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Mercer @ Chattanooga

Current Records: Mercer 13-10; Chattanooga 18-5

What to Know

The Mercer Bears and the Chattanooga Mocs are even-steven against one another since January of 2016 (6-6), but not for long. The Bears and Chattanooga will face off in a Southern battle at noon ET Saturday at McKenzie Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Mocs winning the first 83-80 at home and Mercer taking the second 81-77.

Mercer didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Wofford Terriers on Monday, but they still walked away with a 67-62 win.

Meanwhile, Chattanooga came up short against the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday, falling 80-72.

Mercer is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Bears, who are 10-11 against the spread.

Mercer is now 13-10 while the Mocs sit at 18-5. Mercer is 6-6 after wins this year, and Chattanooga is 3-1 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: McKenzie Arena -- Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Mocs are a big 11-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mocs as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Chattanooga and Mercer both have six wins in their last 12 games.

  • Feb 24, 2021 - Mercer 81 vs. Chattanooga 77
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Chattanooga 83 vs. Mercer 80
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Mercer 85 vs. Chattanooga 80
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Chattanooga 70 vs. Mercer 61
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Mercer 74 vs. Chattanooga 69
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Chattanooga 73 vs. Mercer 70
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Mercer 84 vs. Chattanooga 75
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Mercer 75 vs. Chattanooga 71
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Mercer 64 vs. Chattanooga 54
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Chattanooga 70 vs. Mercer 68
  • Feb 08, 2016 - Chattanooga 72 vs. Mercer 66
  • Jan 05, 2016 - Chattanooga 74 vs. Mercer 62