Fort Wayne vs Detroit Mercy Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Fort Wayne vs Detroit Mercy Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, December 5th, at the Calihan Hall.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mastodons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Titans’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Fort Wayne

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit Mercy

-Recent betting trends in games played between Fort Wayne and Detroit Mercy

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Mastodons and Titans. 

Detroit Mercy’s Offense Dominated

Detroit Mercy hasn’t had the best season, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Detroit faced off against Eastern Michigan and they scored 98 points on the way to the nine-point victory. There were six different players that put up 10 points. Grant Gondrezick II had a huge game putting up 22 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Detroit Mercy on the season is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 256th in the league while the defense is ranked 268th. Guard Orlando Lovejoy is averaging 14 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field. Detroit will meet Wright State after this game.

Can Fort Wayne’s Defense Be Strong Again

Fort Wayne faced off against East Texas A&M in the last game and they gave up only 57 points on the way to the victory. The offense was also strong scoring 77 points. There were four different players that put up at least 16 points. Guard Jalen Jackson put up 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Overall this season Fort Wayne is averaging 82.5 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 62nd in the league while the defense is ranked 202nd. 

Fort Wayne vs Detroit Mercy Prediction

Give me Detroit Mercy at home as underdogs. Detroit Mercy in the last game sure impressed with the offense putting up 98 points and they are going to have no problem running up the score again here. Fort Wayne is giving up 71.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend again here. Fort Wayne might still win, but Detroit Mercy will cover the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Detroit Mercy +8