Virginia Tech Hokies defeat Mercer Bears 96-67: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Mercer Bears 67, Virginia Tech Hokies 96

The Virginia Tech Hokies beat the Mercer Bears 96-67 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Cassell Coliseum. The Virginia Tech Hokies covered the spread as 20.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 154.5, with 163 points combined.

Mercer Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies final score and game recap

The Virginia Tech Hokies won by 29 points.

Who covered the spread in Mercer Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies?

The Virginia Tech Hokies covered the spread as 20.5-point favorites, winning by 29 points.

The spread opened at Virginia Tech Hokies -19.5 and closed at Virginia Tech Hokies -20.5.

Did Mercer Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies go over or under the total?

The game went over: 163 points combined against a closing total of 154.5, over by 8.5.

The total opened at 151.5 and closed at 154.5.

Mercer Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Mercer Bears at +1600 and the Virginia Tech Hokies at -5000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Virginia Tech Hokies a 94% favorite. The Virginia Tech Hokies won as the favorite at -5000: $2 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Virginia Tech Hokies between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 151.5 to 154.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Mercer Bears 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

This result left the Virginia Tech Hokies 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

What's next for Mercer Bears and Virginia Tech Hokies?

Next for the Mercer Bears: at the Davidson Wildcats on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Virginia Tech Hokies: at the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.