Miami (OH) vs Mercer 11/26/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Miami Ohio Red Hawks stay on the road Thursday with another game in Fort Myers against the Mercer Bears. Miami Ohio comes into this matchup with three wins and two losses overall riding a 2 game skid following a win against Siena in their last outing. Offensively Miami has done well this season avaeraging 75 points on 45.6% shooting from the floor. Defensively Miami Ohio has had some issues giving up 77 points per game overall this season. Start the day with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Miami Ohio was top tier in their last outing scoring 70 points on 43.6% shooting knocked down 10 triples in the game. The Red Hawks also won the rebounding battle by double figures and forced 13 turnovers leading to the win. Kam Craft and Peter Suder led the way for the Miami Ohio offense in their last outing scoring 18 points apiece. Eian Elmer Chipped in as well as the only other starter in double digits with 15 points on eight shots.

The Mercer Bears come into Tuesday with three wins and three losses on the year following their victory on Tuesday. Offensively Mercer has rolled opponents this season every 85.6 points per game overall on 47.4% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Bears are top tier as well holding opponents to just 70.2 points per game despite giving up 89 in their last win.

Offensively, Mercer did just enough in their last outing, scoring 90 points including sixteen and overtime on 58.1% shooting and knocking down 7 triples in the game. Mercer lost the rebounding battle by ten but forced 16 turnovers resulting in the victory. Ahmad Robinson led the way for the Mercer offense with 25 points on 15 shots in 43 minutes. Tyler Johnson was 2nd on the team with 18 points and 42 minutes, while Alex Holt chipped in a third-best 14 points and a team-high 9 rebounds for the Bears.

Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Mercer has the edge. The Bears have a potent offense that will overwhelm Miami Ohio on Tuesday. Take March to do the work as they extend their win streak to two games Tuesday afternoon with a win and cover against the red Hawks. Final Score Prediction, Mercer Bears win and cover 76-64.