Chattanooga vs Mercer Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/1/25

In this article, we will formulate a Chattanooga vs Mercer prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st at Hawkins Arena in Macon, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Chattanooga Mocs Betting Preview

The Chattanooga Mocs are 8-5 (0-0) this year after they lost to Indiana by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Chattanooga trailed 41-38 at halftime and only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Mocs shot 40.7% from the field, 35.7% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Honor Huff led Chattanooga with 20 points and two rebounds, while Bash Wieland added 11 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mocs defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 99-52 and Alabama A&M by a score of 85-63. Chattanooga has won eight of their last ten games and they have plenty of momentum heading into conference play. Chattanooga has scored 75.1 points per game and they have allowed 70.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this season. Trey Bonham is averaging 13.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Honor Huff is averaging 13.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season. Chattanooga is shooting 44.9% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this year. Chattanooga will take on The Citadel after this game.

Mercer Bears Betting Preview

The Mercer Bears are 7-6 (0-0) this season after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Mercer led 40-37 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 31 points in the second half. The Bears shot 41.5% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 58.3% on free throws in the game. Ahmad Robinson led Mercer with 21 points and 10 assists, while Tyler Johnson added 19 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bears lost to Winthrop by a score of 102-97 and Queens University by a score of 73-66. Mercer has won four of their last six games, but they did start the year by going 3-4 in their first seven games. Mercer has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 75.1 points per game, while also averaging 38.9 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Ahmad Robinson is averaging 16.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Tyler Johnson is averaging 16.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this season. Mercer is shooting 46.6% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 32.5% on three-pointers this year. Mercer will play against VMI following this one.

Why Mercer will beat Chattanooga

• Mercer has won each of its last seven games at Hawkins Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Chattanooga has lost six of its last eight road games.

Why Chattanooga will beat Mercer

• Chattanooga has won each of its last eight Wednesday games.
• Mercer has lost five of its last six night games following a road win.
• Mercer has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents at Hawkins Arena.

Chattanooga vs Mercer Prediction 

Mercer comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games and two of their seven wins were against non-D-1 teams earlier in the year. Chattanooga opened the season with three straight losses, but they have won eight of their last ten games and nearly beat Indiana last time out. The Mocs are only shooting 44.9% from the field and their offense hasn’t been great, but they do have the defensive advantage here. Mercer is scoring over 82 points per game this year, but they are also allowing 75.1 points per game on defense. The Bears allowed 102 against Winthrop two games ago and I think we are going to see a very high-scoring game here. Take the over in this matchup. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 154.5