Cal vs Mercyhurst Prediction 11-27-24 College Basketball Picks
Mercyhurst (4-3) vs. California (5-1)
November 27, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: California -19.5; Over/Under: +139.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Cal vs Mercyhurst Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Haas Pavilion. Let’s take a look at a Mercyhurst Lakers vs. Cal Golden Bears preview.
Cal Has Won Three Straight
Cal has some confidence about this game and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Air Force, California was able to secure a 79-68 victory, and in the last game against Sacramento State, they were able to secure the 83-77 victory. Cal as a team shot 47.2 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from behind the three point line. Andrej Stojakovic had a strong game finishing with 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were five different players that put at least 10 points. California is averaging 79.7 points while their defense is giviing up 73.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 125th in the league while the defense is ranked 242nd in the league. Stojakovic is averaging 18.2 points while shooting 41 percent from the field.
Mercyhurst Looks to Bounce Back
Mercyhurst comes into this game with a 4-3 record overall but they are coming off a disappointing loss in the last game. The offense scored only 48 points while the defense gave up 82 points and that led ot the defeat. In each of the two halves, they scored only 24 points, and they are going to need the offense to be better here. Aidan Reichart had a strong game putting up 11 points and three rebounds. Mercyhurst is averaging 70.9 points whirl their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 281st while the defense is ranked 95th in college basketball.
Cal vs Mercyhurst Prediction
The offense was awful for Mercyhurst in the last game. The offense only scored 43 points in the last game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Cal on the season is averaging 79.7 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to be over by halftie, and Cal is going to cruise here. Back Cal against the spread here.