The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-2) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the Mercer Bears (4-5) at Hawkins Arena. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Mercer Bears ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last outing, they dismantled the Carver College Cougars, 139-51. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 29.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 14.9). Georgia Southern was lifted by Quan Jackson, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
The Bears fell to the UAB Blazers in their last outing, 75-67. UAB was successful at getting and making free throws. The Blazers made 29 of their 35 free throws (82.9 percent), while the Bears were 19-25 (76.0 percent). Djordje Dimitrijevic had a good performance for Mercer, leading both teams in scoring with 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
It might be an error-filled game for the Mercer offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Mercer ranks 295th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Georgia Southern has forced the 57th-most turnovers in the nation (21.4 percent).
Georgia Southern Eagles at Mercer Bears Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mercer, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Southern ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Mercer ranks 245th (6.3).
The Bears average 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. The Eagles rank 264th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
Georgia Southern averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 140th in the country. Mercer ranks 296th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
The Bears rank 139th in assists per game (14.3) while the Eagles rank 280th (10.4).
Georgia Southern ranks 108th in blocks per game (3.6) while Mercer ranks 236th (1.8).
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