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Virginia Military vs. Mercer prediction: Why Mercer is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Virginia Military vs Mercer predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Mercer and Virginia Military will meet in men's college basketball action at Hawkins Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Mercer as the most likely winner of the Virginia Military vs. Mercer game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Virginia Military vs. Mercer prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Virginia Military and Mercer 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Mercer a 93% chance of beating Virginia Military. Our predicted final score has Mercer winning 86-68.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Virginia Military and Mercer each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Virginia Military vs. Mercer odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Virginia Military | Mercer |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +18.5 (-110) | -18.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2400 |
| Total | o153.5 (-108) | u153.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia Military vs. Mercer picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Mercer -18.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Virginia Military | +1300 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 153.5 total points.
Virginia Military vs. Mercer game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Mercer and Virginia Military at Hawkins Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia Military vs. Mercer
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Hawkins Arena
Conclusion
We predict Mercer, with a 93% win probability, will likely beat Virginia Military on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Virginia Military vs. Mercer insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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