Jacksonville Dolphins vs Mercer Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Dolphins versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 1:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FSW. The game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL. In this non-conference matchup, Jacksonville is favored by -4 against Mercer. The over/under for the game is 144 points.
JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mercer Bears +4
This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 1:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Bears.
- Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Can Jacksonville Secure a Road Victory?
Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Jacksonville pulled off a surprising 74-64 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday, November 20th. The Dolphins were +15 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they cover the spread, they also came away with the victory.
After trailing 39-29 at halftime, Jacksonville turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 45-25. The game’s total points of 138 went over the pre-game line of 134.
Jacksonville’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 7-for-25 (28%).
Zimi Nwokeji led the way with 19 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 4-of-8 threes. Robert McCray added 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 61.5% overall. As a team, Jacksonville dished out 17 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.
Jacksonville’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Dolphins gave up 23 field goals on 56 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Jacksonville’s defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 12 free throws.
Can the Bears Please their Home Crowd?
Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games
Mercer fell to South Carolina 84-72 on Thursday, November 21st. The Bears, who were +18.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.
Mercer trailed 36-32 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game were 156, going over the pre-game O/U line of 150.
Mercer’s offense was fueled by their three-point shooting in their last game, hitting 46.2% from deep (12/26) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. Overall, they shot 45.6% from the field, with their two-point shooting at 45.2% (14/31).
Jamarii Thomas led the way with 19 points, knocking down 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Collin Murray-Boyles was perfect from three, hitting both attempts and shooting 85.7% overall, finishing with 16 points and 9 rebounds.
Mercer’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Bears couldn’t contain the inside game, as they gave up 15 two-point field goals on 28 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Mercer allowed 12 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44% from deep. The Bears also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 62%. Mercer gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.