Detroit Mercy vs Wright State Prediction 2/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Detroit Mercy vs Wright State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 12th at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Detroit Mercy Titans Betting Preview

The Detroit Mercy Titans are 10-13 (7-7) this season after they lost to Green Bay by a score of 76-63 in their last game. Detroit Mercy trailed 37-21 at halftime, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Titans shot 36% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. TJ Nadeau led Detroit Mercy with 20 points and one assist, while Orlando Lovejoy added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Detroit Mercy defeated Milwaukee by a score of 76-63 and Northern Kentucky by a score of 90-77. The Titans have scored 77.3 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.1 points against per game this season. TJ Nadeau is averaging 13.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Orlando Lovejoy is averaging 13.5 points and 3.6 assists per game for the Titans. Detroit Mercy is shooting 43.6% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this season. 

Wright State Raiders Betting Preview

The Wright State Raiders are 16-9 (11-3) this year after they defeated PFW by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Wright State led 43-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-30 in the second half in the win. The Raiders shot 49% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Michael Imariagbe led Wright State with 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Kellen Pickett added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Wright State lost to Robert Morris by a score of 72-66, but did beat Green Bay by a score of 83-75 before that. The Raiders have scored 79.6 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.0 points against per game this season. Michael Cooper is averaging 14.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Michael Imariagbe is averaging 12.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Raiders. Wright State is shooting 48.5% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 35.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Wright State Raiders will win

• Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last 11 games at Nutter Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wright State has won 14 of its last 15 night games against Detroit Mercy.
• Wright State has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against Detroit Mercy.

Why the Detroit Mercy Titans will win

• The road team has won three of the last four games between Detroit Mercy and Wright State.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Wright State’s last 10 home night games against the Horizon League have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Five of Detroit Mercy’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.

Detroit Mercy vs Wright State Prediction 

Wright State comes into this matchup with an 11-3 record in the Horizon League and they have won four of their last five. The Raiders are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored 76+ in three of their last five. Detroit Mercy has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed 76+ points in four of their last five. The Titans are shooting 44% from the field, but I don’t trust them on the road. Take Wright State to pull away in the second half for the cover.

David Racey's Pick: Wright State -10.5