Detroit Mercy vs Ball State Picks and Prediction – 11/21/2024

The Detroit Mercy Titans take a road trip Wednesday night to Indiana for a game against Ball State. The Titans have split their first four games of the year coming into Wednesday on following a 15 point loss to Toledo in their last outing. Offensively the Titans have been top tier this season averaging just under 77 points on 43.3% shooting from the floor. Defensively Detroit Mercy has had some issues giving up 74.8 points per game and allowed 82 and their loss against Toledo. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Mak Manciel leads Detroit Mercy this season averaging 16.2 points per game. Emmanuel Kuac averages 10.5 points and Orlando Lovejoy chips in a third best 10 points per game. Lovejoy also leads Detroit Mercy averaging 2.5 assists per game. Stephen Okoro is averaging just 4.5 points but leads the Titans pulling in 5.5 rebounds per contest.

The Ball State Cardinals have just one win through four games played this season coming into Wednesday on a 2 game skid following a 10 point loss to Indiana State. The Ball State offense has been solid this season scoring 76.5 points on 40.1% shooting and the Cardinals scored 84 points in their last game. Defensively Ball State has struggled allowing 75.5 points per game and gave up 94 in their loss to Indiana State.

Jermahri Hill leads Ball State this season averaging 17.5 points per game. Mickey Pearson Jr.  is second on the team averaging 12.3 points and boasts a team high 7.2 rebounds per contest. TJ Burch is the third player on the Ball State roster in double figures averaging 10.3 points per game. Ethan Brittain- Watts averages 8.8 points in the team leading 2.8 assists.

Detroit Mercy is playing  the better basketball coming into this matchup and will continue to roll on Wednesday. Look for the Titans to control this game on both sides of the ball as they are slightly better in both aspects. Take the Titans to do the work as they get their third victory of the season and extend the Ball State losing streak. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Mercy Titans win and cover 76-67.