Mercer Bears
Away · model win chance 59%
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Preview · Wed 11/18, 7 PM ET
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· Templeton Center, Clinton, SC
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The model's call
Rating model v1 · updated Sun Nov 15, 4:36 PM ETMER -2.8model spread
159.3model total
70possessions
No line yet. Big South lines usually post about a day ahead; once books post, the model's side and total leans show here in color.
OverUnderFavoriteUnderdogThe colored fill is the gap between the model and the market: a full chip means 6 points or more. The number on each chip is that gap.
Projections come from opponent-adjusted offense, defense and pace for every D-I team, with home court. Player absences are not in the number yet. A lean is the gap between the model and the market, not a guarantee. 21+.
Players to watch
Box-score ratings, points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I player
Best overall
Chidi Chiakwelu PRE · F
+4.1#9 overall in Big South
Offensive engine
EJ Smith PRE · G
+1.5#16 offense in Big South
Defensive anchor
Jaylen Peterson PRE · F
+0.8#24 defense in Big South
Best overall is the top net rating among regulars in this game; offensive engine and defensive anchor are the best on each end. Ranks are among 115 rated Big South players. Early in the season these lean on last year's numbers. Tap a player for his profile.
Team ratings
| MER | PRES | |
|---|---|---|
| Net rating | -1.7 #172 | -11.2 #294 |
| Offense | 109.2 #117 | 104.7 #198 |
| Defense | 111.0 #278 | 115.9 #341 |
| Tempo | 71.4 #108 | 68.5 #285 |
| Games this season | 5 | 3 |
Per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent and venue; # is the D-I rank of 365. Defense: lower is better. Full table on the ratings page.
Line, rest and travel
No line posted yet. When Big South lines post →
| Team | Rest days | Miles in | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Bears | non-Big South team, not tracked | ||
| Presbyterian Blue Hose | 7 | 204 | same |
Miles are an estimate from the travel model.