| MATCHUP | Georgia State Panthers | Mercer Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-7 | 5-2 |
| Spread | +10.5 -105 | -10.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-108) | Under 153.5 (-112) |
| Where | Hawkins Arena, Macon, GA | |
| When | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Georgia State Panthers and the Mercer Bears meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Hawkins Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia State Panthers vs. Mercer Bears prediction.
Georgia State Panthers Recap
The Georgia State Panthers come into this game looking to rebound from a 77-58 loss at the hands of New Mexico State last time out to sit at 1-7 this season. After this game, Georgia State will take on Kennesaw State on the road.
Panthers Lose 4th In A Row
Jelani Hamilton’s logged 16.3 PPG with 2.3 RPG while Micah Tucker has 11.1 PPG with 2.1 APG and Malachi Brown has 10.4 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 3 APG to lead the Panthers in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Georgia State so far this season. Joah Chappelle has 9.9 PPG with a team-high 7.6 RPG to lead Georgia State in rebounding while Jakai Newton has 8.6 PPG with 5 RPG as well this season. As a team, Georgia State is averaging 63.1 PPG on 34.2% shooting from the field, 28.4% from three and 76.5% from the foul line this season.
Mercer Bears Recap
The Mercer Bears come into this game looking to add on to their 91-84 win over Elon last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, Mercer will take on subdivision Oglethorpe.
Bears Win 3 Straight
Baraka Okojie leads Mercer in scoring with 17.7 PPG and in assists with 6 APG along with 4.4 RPG while Quinton Perkins II has 13.1 PPG with 2.9 APG. Armani Mighty has 13.3 PPG with 8.3 RPG and Zaire Williams has 13 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Mercer so far this season. Kyle Cuffe Jr. has 8.4 PPG and Brady Shoulders has 8.4 PPG with a team-high 7.6 RPG to lead Mercer in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Mercer is averaging 83.4 PPG on 45% shooting from the field, 35.8% from three and 72.3% from the foul line this season.
Georgia State Panthers @ Mercer Bears Betting Trends: December 2, 2025
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- Georgia State has lost each of its last 15 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Mercer has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Hawkins Arena.
- Mercer has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Hawkins Arena.
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- Mercer has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Georgia State has won six of its last seven night games against the Southern Conference.
- Mercer has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Georgia State’s last eight games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Mercer’s last five games against the Sun Belt Conference Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mercer ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (67.4).
- Mercer ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.7).
- Georgia State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (34.2%).
- Georgia State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (20.3).
Georgia State Panthers vs. Mercer Bears Prediction
I’m on Mercer in this one. I just think the Panthers are a disaster and have been getting their teeth kicked in this season regardless of who has been on the other side. Mercer hasn’t been a world-beater but they have been decent in some of their home spots so far and I think Mercer adds to Georgia State’s misery here. Give me Mercer in this one.