San Francisco vs Mercyhurst Prediction 12-1-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San Francisco vs Mercyhurst Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, December 1st, at the Cintas Center. 

Mercyhurst on Tired Legs

Mercyhurst is going to be on tired legs for this game after a tough game on Saturday against Sacramento State. On Wednesday they faced off against the Cal Golden Bears and they scored only 55 points while the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the victory. Guard Bernie Blunt had a huge game putting up 11 points in 25 minutes. There were only two players that scored in double figures though and they are going to need more production here. Mercyhurst on the season is averaging 68.9 points while their defense is giving up 68.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 300th in the league while the defense is ranked 128th. 

San Francisco Can’t Slip Up Here

If San Francisco wants to be taken seriously, this can’t be a game they lose. In the last game against Fordham, San Francisco scored 85 points and they ended up winning by 21 points. Ndewedo Newbury had a huge game putting up 21 points, three assists, and one rebound. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. San Francisco on the season is averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 63.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 116th in the league while the defense is ranked 33rd. Malik Thomas on the season is averaging 15.66 points while shooting 40.3 percent from the field. 

Why San Francisco will beat Mercyhurst

• San Francisco has won 26 of its last 27 games against non-conference opponents at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• Mercyhurst has lost three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Mercyhurst has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

San Francisco vs Mercyhurst Prediction

Mercyhurst is on tired legs, and they are going to really struggle here. Even on rested legs, their offense isn’t all that talented. San Francisco on the season is averaging 77.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Mercyhurst’s offense is going to really struggle all game, and San Francisco’s offense is going to cruise here. Back San Francisco to win this game and cover the spread. This is one of the top plays of the entire day.