Detroit Mercy vs Niagara Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Detroit Mercy vs Niagara prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 29th at the Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Detroit Mercy Titans Betting Preview

The Detroit Mercy Titans are 1-6 this season after they lost to DePaul by a score of 95-75 in their last game. Detroit Mercy trailed 37-29 at halftime and allowed 58 points in the second half for the ugly loss. The Titans shot 46% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. TJ Nadeau led Detroit Mercy with 14 points and three rebounds, while Ayden Carter added 10 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Detroit Mercy lost to Michigan State by a score of 84-56 and Eastern Michigan by a score of 72-62. The Titans have scored 72.7 points per game with 37.6 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.0 points against per game this season. Orlando Lovejoy is averaging 12.8 points and 3.7 assists per game, while TJ Nadeau is averaging 12.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Titans. Detroit Mercy is shooting 40% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 25.1% on three pointers this season. 

Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview

The Niagara Purple Eagles are 2-4 this year after they lost to Howard by a score of 80-70 in their last game. Niagara led 37-29 at halftime, but they allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Purple Eagles shot 46% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Justin Hawkins led Niagara with 22 points and two rebounds, while Trenton Walters added 11 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Niagara lost to Duke by a score of 100-42 and Le Moyne by a score of 74-68. The Purple Eagles have scored 63.0 points per game with 28.8 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.5 points against per game this season. Justin Page is averaging 11.8 points and 2.5 assists per game, while Trenton Walters is averaging 11.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game for the Purple Eagles. Niagara is shooting 41.4% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Niagara Purple Eagles will win

• Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last 17 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Niagara has won seven of its last eight day games against non-Conference opponents at Gallagher Center.
• Niagara has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Horizon League.

Why the Detroit Mercy Titans will win

• Niagara has lost seven of its last eight day games at Gallagher Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Detroit Mercy’s last nine road games have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Eight of Niagara’s last 10 day games at Gallagher Center have produced a total of 155+ points.

Detroit Mercy vs Niagara Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling to start the season, but one side will get a much needed win here. The Titans have lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least 84 points in three of those four losses. Niagara has lost three games in a row and they are only scoring 63 points per game. Neither team is shooting the ball very well this year, but the Titans look like the better overall team. Take Detroit Mercy on the road here.

David Racey's Pick: Detroit Mercy ML