West Georgia Wolves vs Mercer Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Planning on watching today’s Wolves and Bears game? Catch the action at Hawkins Arena in Macon, GA, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Mercer is favored by -13 vs. West Georgia.
WEST GEORGIA WOLVES VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mercer Bears -13
This game will be played at Hawkins Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 93-58 in favor of the Bears.
- Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.
Does West Georgia Have A Chance at Hawkins Arena?
West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games
The Wolves dropped to 0-9 on the season following an 86-65 loss to Samford on Friday, November 29th. West Georgia entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, falling short of the O/U line of 157.
West Georgia trailed 37-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 49.
West Georgia’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws. The Wolves grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 21 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Josh Holloway added 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, and contributed 6 assists. Trey Fort also hit 3 threes, finishing with 16 points.
Despite West Georgia’s defensive efforts, they gave up 86 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. The Wolves allowed 30 made field goals on 61 attempts.
From beyond the arc, West Georgia’s defense couldn’t contain the shooters, who hit 12 of 26 threes, good for 46%. The team also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 82%.
Are Mercer Ready for a Home Win?
Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games
Mercer fell to 1-4 on the season after a 75-72 home loss to Miami (OH) on Tuesday. The Bears were +3.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread.
Mercer trailed 35-30 at halftime but put up 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 152.
Mercer’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They hit 52.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.
Ahmad Robinson led the way with 19 points and 6 assists, while Eian Elmer was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 threes. The Bears also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists as a team.
Mercer’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with opponents hitting 20 of 38 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Mercer’s defense held their opponents to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 73%, converting 11 of 15 free throws. Mercer also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.