Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks - Saturday, January 6, 2024 - Betsperts (2024)

The Detroit Mercy Titans (0-16, 0-5 Horizon League) will be looking to end a 16-game losing skid when hosting the Milwaukee Panthers (7-8, 2-2 Horizon League) on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Calihan Hall. It airs at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

The Panthers take on the Titans in a game that Milwaukee is currently a strong favorite by 8 points. A 151.5-point over/under is set for the matchup.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Odds

Point Spread for Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy

The spread for this matchup is set at 8 points, with sportsbooks listing Milwaukee as the favorite.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Milwaukee has -345 odds to pick up the win, while Detroit Mercy is listed at +275 to claim victory.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 151.5 points.

Game Time and How to Watch

• Game Day: Saturday, January 6, 2024
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Arena: Calihan Hall

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Betting Trends

Milwaukee is 5-7-1 against the spread this season. The Panthers have come away with two wins in the five contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season. Milwaukee’s games this year have gone over the total in eight out of 16 opportunities (50%).

Detroit Mercy has two wins against the spread in 16 games this season. The Titans have been the moneyline underdog a total of nine times this season, and they’ve lost each of those games. Detroit Mercy’s games this year have hit the over 37.5% of the time (six out of 16 games with a set point total).

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Key Players to Watch

Milwaukee

Kentrell Pullian is tops on his team in assists per game (2.4), and also puts up 11.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. Defensively, he posts 1.1 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. BJ Freeman is posting 19.4 points, 3.3 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game. Erik Pratt leads his team in points per contest (12.5), and also averages 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. At the other end, he delivers 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Elijah Jamison leads his squad in assists per game (2.4), and also puts up 8.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Defensively, he delivers 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Detroit Mercy

Jayden Stone gets the Titans 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He also posts 1.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Marcus Tankersley is the Titans’ top scorer (13.2 points per game), and he puts up 1.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds. Edoardo Del Cadia leads the Titans in rebounding (6.5 per game) and assists (1.9), and posts 8.7 points. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocked shots. The Titans receive 9.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Donovann Toatley.

What you need to know about the Milwaukee Panthers

So far this season, three out of Milwaukee’s four Horizon League games have hit the over. The Panthers’ defense ranks 17th-worst in the country with 79.5 points allowed per game, but their offense has provided a lift, putting up 77.5 points per game (121st-ranked in college basketball). In terms of rebounding, things are clicking for Milwaukee, who is pulling down boards per game (best in college basketball) and allowing boards per contest (best).

The Panthers score 83.0 points per game in home games, compared to 75.5 points per game in road games, a difference of 7.5 points per contest. Milwaukee is 133rd in the country with 8.0 threes per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 232nd with a 32.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. The Panthers rank 22nd-worst in the country with a 37.5% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, they are giving up 7.5 threes per game (273rd-ranked in college basketball).

What you need to know about the Detroit Mercy Titans

Detroit Mercy has not won against the spread this season in five opportunities in conference play. On offense, the Titans are the 0-worst team in the nation (60.0 points per game). Defensively, they are 311th (77.4 points allowed per game). Detroit Mercy is the best team in college basketball in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().

In 2023-24 the Titans are averaging 0.7 fewer points per game at home (59.5) than away (60.2). Detroit Mercy is the 17th-worst team in the country in 3-pointers made (5.1 per game) and 0-worst in 3-point percentage (25.5%). The Titans are the 12th-worst squad in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (8.6 per game) and 0-worst in 3-point percentage defensively (39.5%).

The Titans have covered the spread once, and are 0-10 overall, over their last 10 games. Three of Detroit Mercy’s last 10 contests have gone over the total. Over its past 10 games, Detroit Mercy is averaging 57.9 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than its season average (60.0). While the Titans are allowing 77.4 points per game in 2023-24, they have improved that mark in their last 10 games, allowing 75.4 points per contest.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Prediction & Pick

Our pick to win this matchup is Milwaukee, and we predict that Detroit Mercy will cover the spread (Milwaukee -8). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 151.5 points.

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