Jacksonville vs Mercer Picks and Prediction – 11/25/2024

The Jacksonville Dolphins will be in Fort Myers Monday afternoon for a matchup with the Mercer Bears. Jacksonville has been mediocre start the year with three wins and two losses overall on a 2 game-winning streak following a 10 point road victory against Virginia Tech last time out. Offensively Jacksonville has done their job this season averaging 70.4 points on 42 25% shooting and have averaged 72.5 points per game during their two game-winning streak. Defensively Jacksonville has held their own as well giving up just 70 points per game after allowing an average of 63 points per game over their last two outings. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

Robert McCray V is the offensivef leader this season for Jacksonville averaging 16.2 points per game. Zach Bell averages 11.2 points as the only other player in the roster averaging double digits. Zimi Nwokeji averages 9.8 points and Stephon Payne III averages 7.4 points and a team high 7.4 rebounds. Simon Wheeler averages just three points leads Jacksonville averaging 5.5 assists per game.

The Mercer Bears come into Monday with two wins and three losses overall having dropped three of the last four following the 12-point road loss to South Carolina. Offensively Mercer is scoring the ball well averaging 85.6 points per game on 47.4% shooting but have averaged just 69 points per game during their two game losing streak. Defensively Mercer has fared well allowing 70.2 points per game but have given up nearly 80 points per game over the last two outings.

Tyler Johnson leads Mercer this season averaging 16.2 points per game. Angel Montas Jr and Ahmad Robinson are both tied for second on the team averaging 12.2 points per game. Robinson also leads Mercer averaging 5.6 assists. Alex Holt averages 9.6 points and Marcus Overstreet chips in 6.6 points per game. TJ Grant averages 6 points and adds a team leading 5.2 rebounds per contest.

Jacksonville is a stronger team in this matchup as they have a more consistent roster. Look for Jacksonville to stifle a potent Mercer offense Monday leading to the win. Take Jacksonville to continue their winning ways as they extend their winning streak Monday afternoon in  Fort Myers with a win and cover against Mercer. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville Dolphins win 74-62.