Lipscomb vs Mercer Prediction 11/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 23, 2014; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mercer Bears guard Ike Nwamu (10) recognizes the fans after loosing to the Tennessee Volunteers in a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Bisons Lipscomb
Bears Mercer
Team Records
0-1
1-1
Spread
+4.5 -110
-4.5 -110
Moneyline
+154
-185
Total
Over 158.5 (-115)
Under 158.5 (-105)
Where
Hawkins Arena, Macon, GA
When
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time
02:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Lipscomb Bisons and the Mercer Bears meet Sunday in college basketball action from Hawkins Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lipscomb Bisons vs. Mercer Bears prediction.
Lipscomb Bisons Recap
The Lipscomb Bisons come into this game looking to rebound from a season-opening loss at the hands of Vanderbilt by a final score of 105-61 to sit at 0-1 this season. After this game, Lipscomb will head on the road for a game against UNC-Asheville.
Bisons Looking To Rebound From Rout
Ross Candelino led the Bisons with 17 points on 6 of 11 shooting with 3 threes and 4 rebounds while Titas Sargiunas added 14 points as the only other double-digit scorer for Lipscomb in the losing effort. Cole Middleton added 9 points with 5 rebounds while Grant Asman added a team-high 6 rebounds and Mateo Esmeraldo chipped in a team-high 3 assists as well in the loss.
Mercer Bears Recap
The Mercer Bears come into this game looking to this game looking to add on to their 101-62 win over subdivision Lagrange to improve to 1-1 on the year. After this game, Mercer will head on the road for a game against the Winthrop Eagles.
Bears Looking For First Win Over D-I Opponent
Armani Murphy leads the Bears in scoring with 15 PPG along with 5 RPG and 2 APG while Baraka Okojie has 14.5 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 3 APG to lead the Bears in the assists so far this season. Quinton Perkins II has 13 PPG with 2.5 APG and Zaire Williams has 10 PPG and 3.5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Mercer so far this season. Brady Shoulders also has 7 PPG with a team-high 8.5 RPG to lead Mercer on the glass. As a team, Mercer is averaging 81 PPG on 37% shooting from the field, 27.4% from three and 69.8% from the foul line so far this season.
Lipscomb Bisons @ Mercer Bears Betting Trends: November 9, 2025
Why the Mercer Bears will win
Mercer has won each of its last eight day games at Hawkins Arena following a home win.
Lipscomb has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
Mercer has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 games against the ASUN Conference at Hawkins Arena.
Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win
Lipscomb has won each of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Mercer has lost four of its last five day games at Hawkins Arena.
Lipscomb has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
Each of Mercer’s last 19 games against the ASUN Conference Conference at Hawkins Arena have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Each of Lipscomb’s last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Mercer Bears Prediction
I’m leaning towards Mercer here. I’m not giving Mercer the benefit of the doubt because they beat a subdivision team, they simply looked better in their losing effort against superior competition earlier to start the year. Lipscomb just looks like they’re taking a step back in 2025-26 as far as I’m concerned, and while I’m not expecting a whole lot more from Mercer, I think the Bears have enough in the tank to get the win in this game. Give me Mercer.
