Mercer vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Mercer vs Eastern Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 22nd at Baptist Health Arena in Richmond, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Mercer Bears Betting Preview

The Mercer Bears are 2-2 this season after they lost to Winthrop by a score of 105-69 in their last game. Mercer trailed 50-39 at halftime and allowed 55 points in the second half for the ugly loss. The Bears shot 43% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Kyle Cuffe Jr led Mercer with 17 points and one rebound, while Baraka Okojie added 16 points and four rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, Mercer defeated Lipscomb by a score of 92-77 and a non-D1 team by a score of 101-62. The Bears have scored 80.8 points per game with 37.3 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Baraka Okojie is averaging 15.3 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Armani Mighty is averaging 14.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Bears. Mercer is shooting 43.1% from the field, 67.4% on free throws, and 29.2% on three pointers this season. 

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 1-3 this year after they lost to Kent State by a score of 93-78 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky trailed 53-34 at halftime, but did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Colonels shot 40% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Montavious Myrick led EKU with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Juan Cranford Jr added 14 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Eastern Kentucky lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 92-62 and Western Kentucky by a score of 87-79. The Colonels have scored 85.3 points per game with 40.0 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.0 points against per game this season. Montavious Myrick is averaging 13.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Austin Ball is averaging 11.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Colonels. Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42.9% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 31.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win

• Eastern Kentucky has won each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Mercer has lost eight of its last nine Saturday games.

Why the Mercer Bears will win

• Eastern Kentucky has lost eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
• Mercer has won each of its last five day games against the ASUN Conference.
• Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last three games.

Mercer vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction 

Eastern Kentucky comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they are still looking for their first D1 win of the year. The Colonels are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed at least 87 points in three straight games. Mercer is 2-2 to start the season, but they just lost by 36 points to Winthrop last time out. The Bears are also shooting 43% from the field, but they have been slightly better on defense. I don’t care for either team defensively, but with both teams shooting just 43% from the field, I think we will see a lower scoring game. Take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 164.5