Mercer vs Western Carolina Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Mercer vs Western Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 7th at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Mercer Bears Betting Preview

The Mercer Bears are 13-18 (6-12) this year after they defeated Western Carolina by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Mercer led 36-28 at halftime and added 45 points in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 40% from the field, 48.1% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Ahmad Robinson led Mercer with 28 points and five rebounds, while Alex Holt added 12 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bears lost to East Tennessee State by a score of 59-58 and UNC Greensboro by a score of 78-61. Mercer has lost seven of their last nine games and they finished third to last in the SoCon standings with a 6-12 record. Mercer has scored 76.9 points per game and they have allowed 75.6 points against per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Ahmad Robinson is averaging 16.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while Tyler Johnson is averaging 16.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Mercer is shooting 43.8% from the field, 64.6% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts are 8-21 (4-14) this season after they lost to Mercer by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Western Carolina only scored 28 points in the first half, but they did bounce back with 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Catamounts shot 37.5% from the field, 35.5% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Bernard Pelote led Western Carolina with 17 points and five rebounds, while Marcus Kell added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Catamounts lost to Wofford by a score of 90-67 and Samford by a score of 93-72. Western Carolina has lost four games in a row and they finished two games behind Mercer in the SoCon standings with a 4-14 record. Western Carolina has scored 69.8 points per game and they have allowed 79.4 points against per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game this season. Bernard Pelote is averaging 14.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Marcus Kell is averaging 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game this year. Western Carolina is shooting 39.4% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 30.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Mercer will beat Western Carolina

• Mercer has won each of its last nine Friday games played at neutral venues.
• Western Carolina has lost each of its last seven Friday games against the Southern Conference.
• Mercer has won the first half in each of its last seven Friday games played at neutral venues.

Matchup/League Facts

• Mercer ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.4).
• Mercer ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (64.6%).
• Western Carolina ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.5).
• Western Carolina ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (39.4%).

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Mercer vs Western Carolina Prediction 

Both of these teams finished towards the bottom of the SoCon standings this year, but they will look to get one step closer to the NCAA Tournament with a win here. Mercer is coming off of a 12 point win over Western Carolina in their last game, so they should have plenty of confidence coming into this one. The Bears are shooting 43.8% from the field this year, which is much better than WCU’s 39.4% from the field. Western Carolina has lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least 90 points in three of those games. Mercer is the better team in just about every category and their offense should have a huge day. Take the Bears to cover here.