Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Mercer Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Betting on today’s RedHawks and Bears game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FSW. Miami (OH) is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 152 points.

MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Mercer Bears +3.5

This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 1:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bears.
  • Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Pressure Builds for Miami (OH) as Away Favorites

Miami (OH) picked up a 70-58 win over Siena on Monday, covering the -4.5 spread. The RedHawks were in control early, leading 32-21 at halftime.

While Miami (OH) scored 38 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 37. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the O/U line of 136.

In their last game, Miami (OH) put up 70 points, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They connected on 10 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3%, while shooting 56% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 17 attempts, good for 70.6%.

Peter Suder and Kam Craft each scored 18 points, with Suder hitting 7 of 9 shots overall. Craft made 5 of 13 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% from three. The RedHawks recorded 16 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Even with Miami (OH) allowing 58 points, their defense couldn’t keep the RedHawks from losing. They gave up 43% shooting from the field, with the opponent hitting 24 of 55 shots.

Miami (OH) allowed 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.

Will the Bears Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games

Mercer pulled off a 90-89 win over Jacksonville on Monday, November 25th, in a home game where they entered as +4.5 point underdogs. Not only did the Bears win, but they also covered the spread.

After trailing 40-30 at halftime, Mercer turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Jacksonville 44-34. The game’s total points of 179 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.

Mercer’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 90 points on 58.1% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 70.7% of their two-point attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 64.5%.

Ahmad Robinson led the way with 25 points, shooting 9/15 overall and 4/5 from three-point range. Robert McCray added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Alex Holt contributed 14 points on 7/10 shooting and grabbed 9 boards.

Mercer struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Bears allowed 36 made baskets on 62 attempts.

Inside the arc, Mercer’s defense was particularly vulnerable, with their opponent hitting 70% of their two-point shots (29/41).