Mercer won its first six games of the season after finishing 17-15 in 2019-20, but the Bears then lost two of their last three. Ross Cummings scored 23 points in the Bears' loss to Wofford while they were allowing 47-percent shooting on Tuesday. That was above the season average of 42.8-percent shooting for Mercer's opponents. The Bears are a good offensive team themselves hitting at a .481 field goal percentage, which will keep this game close. Furman had lost three of four before winning its last two, inclduing 77-73 versus Chattanooga while not covering as a 7.5-point favorite. Mercer is 8-3-1 ATS as a road underdog and the Paladins are just 2-6 ATS their last eight games against teams with winning records dating to last season. Play Mercer.
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