Mercer Bears vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Miami (OH) vs Mercer NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Myers.

Miami (OH) vs Mercer Prediction

Planning on watching today's RedHawks and Bears game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FSW. Miami (OH) is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Mercer. The game's over/under currently sits at 152 points.

Miami (OH) vs. Mercer Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Mercer Bears
  • Where: Fort Myers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds MIAOH -3.5, MIAOH -180 | MERC +144 O/U 152

RedHawks Preview: Do the RedHawks Have a Shot at a Win at Fort Myers?

Miami (OH) improved to 3-1 on the season with a 70-58 win over Siena on Monday. The RedHawks were -4.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the O/U line of 136.

Miami (OH) took control early, leading 32-21 at halftime. They scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37, maintaining their lead to secure the win.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Miami (OH) put up 70 points, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They connected on 10 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 56% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 17 attempts, good for 70.6%.

Peter Suder and Kam Craft each scored 18 points, with Suder shooting 77.8% from the field, while Craft hit 5 threes on 38.5% shooting from beyond the arc. The RedHawks grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.

RedHawks Team Defense

Miami (OH) held their opponent to 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The RedHawks gave up 14 two-point field goals on 25 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) allowed 10 threes on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from three-point range. The RedHawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%.

Bears Preview: Can The Bears Secure a Home Victory?

Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games

Mercer pulled off a thrilling 90-89 win over Jacksonville on Monday, November 25th. The Bears, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 179 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.

After trailing 40-30 at halftime, Mercer turned things around by outscoring Jacksonville 44-34 in the 2nd half.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Mercer put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 58.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 70.7% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.

Ahmad Robinson led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range. Robert McCray added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Alex Holt contributed 14 points on 7 of 10 shooting and grabbed 9 boards.

Bears Team Defense

Mercer struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 70% of their two-point attempts, with 29 makes on 41 tries.

From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws.

RedHawks vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Miami (OH) has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • Across their three previous home games, Mercer has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 67 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the RedHawks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Miami (OH) vs Mercer Prediction & Free Pick

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