Good value on the Bears as we are getting an inflated number on Mercier after failing to cover the spread in four straight games. They average a solid 81.1 ppg and should keep this one close, even against a high-scoring Furman side.

Last time out, Mercier took a 78-65 beating by Wofford but note that they are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home and the Paladins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

8* play on Mercer.