Mercer Bears vs Stetson Hatters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Betting on today’s Bears and Hatters game? Catch the action at Edmunds Center in DeLand, FL, as the Hatters hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Mercer is favored by -3.5 against Stetson. The over/under for the game is 154.5 points.
MERCER BEARS VS STETSON HATTERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Stetson Hatters +3.5
This game will be played at Edmunds Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Hatters.
- Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will the Bears Win on the Road?
Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games
Mercer improved to 2-4 on the season with an 86-72 home win over West Georgia on Wednesday, December 4th. The Bears were favored by 11 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 144.5 O/U line.
Mercer led 40-29 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 43 points to West Georgia after the break.
Mercer put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 73.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes.
Tyler Johnson led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep, while Shelton Williams-Dryden added 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Bears dished out 20 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, with Alex Holt contributing 12 points and 7 boards.
Mercer’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 22 of 30 shots.
From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense gave up 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%. Mercer allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Taking a Look at the Hatters Chances at Home
Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games
Stetson dropped to 0-7 on the season after a narrow 74-72 loss to South Florida on Tuesday. The Hatters were +14.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they kept things closer than expected.
Stetson trailed 35-29 at halftime but made a push in the second half, outscoring South Florida 43-39. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.
Stetson’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 6 of 16 attempts, and were solid from the line, making 8 of 10 free throws.
Jayden Reid led the way with 23 points and 8 assists, shooting 72.7% from the field and 80% from deep (4/5). Mehki Ellison also shot 72.7%, finishing with 19 points, while Josh Massey added 18 points and 7 rebounds, hitting his only three-point attempt.
Stetson’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 50% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 23 threes, shooting 34%. Stetson also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Hatters allowed 13 offensive rebounds.