Detroit Mercy vs Notre Dame Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Detroit Mercy vs Notre Dame prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 7th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Detroit Mercy Titans Betting Preview

The Detroit Mercy Titans are 0-1 this year after they lost to UIC by a score of 91-71 in their first game. Detroit Mercy trailed 38-31 at halftime and allowed 53 points in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Titans shot 31.2% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Detroit Mercy tied the rebounding battle at 44, recorded 13 assists, and committed 15 turnovers in the loss. Ayden Carter led the Titans with 18 points and five rebounds, while Keshawn Fisher added 12 points and one assist in the game. 

Detroit Mercy played very bad defense in their opening game, especially in the second half, where they allowed 53 points. The Titans allowed UIC to shoot 44.6% from the field, allowed 11 made three pointers, and allowed 36 free throw attempts in the game. Detroit Mercy’s largest lead in the game was 10 points and they had 26 points in the paint + 13 fast break points. 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 1-0 this season after they defeated LIU by a score of 89-67 in their first game. Notre Dame led 40-25 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half for the 22-point win. The Fighting Irish shot 49.1% from the field, 51.9% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Notre Dame won the rebounding battle by a total of 45-31, recorded 15 assists, and committed 19 turnovers in the win. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 24 points and one assist, while Cole Certa added 22 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Notre Dame played very solid defense in the first half, but they did allow 42 points in the second half. The Fighting Irish held LIU to 38.2% shooting from the field, they allowed 31 free throw attempts, and they missed nine free throws of their own. Notre Dame’s largest lead was 22 points and they had 26 points in the paint and nine fast break points in the win. 

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last 14 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Notre Dame has won seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
• Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in 29 of its last 33 night games against non-Conference opponents.

Detroit Mercy vs Notre Dame Prediction 

Notre Dame was able to coast to an easy victory in their first game against LIU and they should get another easy win here. The Fighting Irish are the much more talented team and they should have a huge offensive day against a Detroit Mercy defense that allowed 91 against UIC. The Titans only shot 31.2% from the field in their opener and I don’t see them shooting much better against a solid ND defense. Take Notre Dame to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Notre Dame -21.5