Appalachian State vs Mercer Prediction 11/26/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Mercer Bears meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Hawkins Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Mercer Bears prediction.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Recap

The Appalachian State Mountaineers come into this game looking to shake off an 88-53 loss at the hands of Elon last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, Appalachian State will head on the road for a game against UNC-Asheville.

Mountaineers Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Kasen Jennings leads App State with 16 PPG along with 2.6 RPG and 2.3 APG as the lone double-digit scorer for App State so far this season while Alonzo Dodd has 9 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 3.4 APG to lead App State in assists so far this season. Jalen Tot has 8.4 PPG while Luke Wilson has 8.3 PPG with a team-high 5.4 RPG to lead the Mountaineers on the glass. Eren Banks has 8.3 PPG with 2.9 RPG and 2.1 APG. As a team, Appalachian State is averaging 70 PPG on 43.3% shooting from the field, 30.7% from three and 61% from the foul line this season.

Mercer Bears Recap

The Mercer Bears come into this game looking to build on their 95-83 win over Eastern Kentucky last time out to sit at 3-2 this season. After this game, Mercer will head on the road for a game against Elon.

Mercer Wins 3 Of Last 4

Baraka Okojie leads Mercer in scoring with 15.8 PPG and in assists with 5 APG along with 4 RPG while Quinton Perkins II has 15.2 PPG with 3.2 APG. Armani Mighty has 13.8 PPG with 7.6 RPG and Zaire Williams has 11.2 PPG with 3.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Mercer so far this season. Kyle Cuffe Jr. has 9.4 PPG and Brady Shoulders has 8.4 PPG with a team-high 8.8 RPG to lead Mercer in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Mercer is averaging 83.6 PPG on 45.4% shooting from the field, 34.1% from three and 69.1% from the foul line this season.

Appalachian State Mountaineers @ Mercer Bears Betting Trends: November 26, 2025

Why the Mercer Bears will win

• Mercer has won each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents at Hawkins Arena.
• Appalachian State has lost seven of its last eight day games against the Southern Conference.
• Appalachian State has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against the Southern Conference.

Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win

• Appalachian State has won seven of its last eight day games following a home loss.
• Mercer has lost each of its last three games following a road win.
• The road team has won the first half in each of Appalachian State’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Mercer’s last four games have produced a total of 163+ points.
• Six of Appalachian State’s last seven day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Mercer ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (68.8).
• Mercer ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (42.4).
• Appalachian State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.8).
• Appalachian State ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.4).

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Mercer Bears Prediction

I’m on the Bears here. I think Mercer is growing on me as they’ve been playing well and App State just isn’t a team I trust on the road right now and the offense for App State has been so inconsistent that it’s hard to trust. I think at home, Mercer wins this one by 9+. Give me Mercer here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Mercer -6.5