Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks - Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Betsperts (2024)

The Detroit Mercy Titans (0-20, 0-9 Horizon League) will be trying to stop a 20-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Milwaukee Panthers (9-10, 4-4 Horizon League) on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. It airs at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Thursday’s matchup between the Panthers and the Titans features the Panthers as sizable 12-point favorites. The point total for the matchup is 157.5.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Odds

Point Spread for Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy

The spread for this matchup is set at 12 points, with bookmakers listing Milwaukee as the favorite.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Milwaukee has -800 odds to pick up the win, while Detroit Mercy is listed at +550 to claim victory.

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 157.5 points.

Game Time and How to Watch

• Game Day: Thursday, January 25, 2024
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Arena: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Betting Trends

Milwaukee has seven wins against the spread in 17 games this season. The Panthers have come away with four wins in the seven contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season. Milwaukee’s games this year have hit the over 55% of the time (11 out of 20 games with a set point total).

Detroit Mercy has four wins against the spread in 20 games this season. The Titans have lost all 13 of the games they have been the moneyline underdog this season. Detroit Mercy has hit the over 45% of the time this season (nine of 20 games with a set point total).

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Key Players to Watch

Milwaukee

Kentrell Pullian paces the Panthers at 4.5 rebounds per game, while also putting up 2.1 assists and 10.8 points. BJ Freeman is averaging 18.0 points, 3.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds per contest. Erik Pratt leads his team in both points (13.6) and assists (1.5) per game, and also puts up 3.4 rebounds. Defensively, he posts 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Elijah Jamison paces his squad in assists per game (2.3), and also averages 10.1 points and 3.0 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Detroit Mercy

Marcus Tankersley is the Titans’ top scorer (15.3 points per game) and assist man (1.4), and contributes 4.0 rebounds. Jayden Stone gives the Titans 19.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He also puts up 1.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Edoardo Del Cadia tops the Titans in rebounding (6.0 per game) and assists (1.8), and produces 8.5 points. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Donovann Toatley gets the Titans 9.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.8 steals and 0.0 blocked shots.

What you need to know about the Milwaukee Panthers

Milwaukee has covered three times in eight games with a spread in conference action this season. The Panthers’ offense, which ranks 82nd in college basketball with 78.3 points per game, has performed better than their 14th-worst defense (79.9 points allowed per game). Milwaukee has been getting things done in terms of rebounding this year, ranking best in the country in boards per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().

The Panthers are putting up 83.6 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 6.9 more points than they’re averaging away from home (76.7). Milwaukee ranks 120th in the nation with 8.1 treys per game so far this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 232nd with a 32.6% shooting percentage from three-point land. The Panthers rank 269th in the nation by ceding 7.6 three-pointers per game, but they are allowing a 37.5% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 15th-worst in college basketball.

The Panthers are 5-4-1 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests. Eight of Milwaukee’s last 10 contests have gone over the total. On offense, Milwaukee has increased its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 82.2 points per contest over that span compared to the 78.3 it has put up over the course of this season. Milwaukee has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 82.6 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 79.9 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2023-24 season.

What you need to know about the Detroit Mercy Titans

Detroit Mercy has covered just twice in nine matchups with a spread in conference play this year. In 2023-24, the Titans are fifth-worst in the nation on offense (63.0 points scored per game) and seventh-worst defensively (80.6 points allowed). Detroit Mercy is the best team in the nation in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().

In 2023-24 the Titans are averaging 0.5 fewer points per game at home (62.7) than away (63.2). In 2023-24 Detroit Mercy is 331st in the nation in 3-point makes (5.5 per game) and -2-worst in 3-point percentage (26.0%). In 2023-24 the Titans are 21st-worst in the country in 3-pointers allowed (8.5 per game) and 0-worst in defensive 3-point percentage (38.7%).

The Titans have gone 0-10 over their past 10 games, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span. Detroit Mercy has hit the over in five of its last 10 games. While Detroit Mercy is putting up 63.0 points per game in 2023-24, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, amassing 64.7 a contest. In their past 10 games, the Titans are giving up 83.3 points per game, 2.7 more points than their season average (80.6).

Milwaukee vs. Detroit Mercy Prediction & Pick

Our pick to win this contest is Milwaukee, and we predict that Milwaukee will cover the spread (Milwaukee -12). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 157.5 points.

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