| MATCHUP | Mercer Bears | Furman Paladins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-5 | 9-4 |
| Where | Timmons Arena, Greenville, SC | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Furman Paladins Preview
Furman Paladins have a 9-4 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the SoCon. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off an 84-76 home win against Charleston Southern. Their previous three games were a 75-68 away win against Manhattan, a 105-57 home win against Bob Jones, and a 79-69 home win against Harvard.
Offensively, Furman averages 78.6 points per game, while allowing 70.4 points per game defensively. The Paladins shoot with 49% from the field and grab 39.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.
Alex Williams leads Furman in scoring, with an average of 16.8 points per game, while shooting with 46.5% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line. Carter Johnston leads the team in rebounds with 9.3 per game, while Alex Williams also leads the team in assists with 4.8 per game.
Mercer Bears Preview
Mercer Bears have an 8-5 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the SoCon. They have a 2-5 away record and are coming off a 122-49 home win against Brewton-Parker. Their previous three games were an 84-78 away loss against Washington State, an 81-63 away loss against UCF, and a 70-63 away loss against Clemson.
Offensively, Mercer averages 83.7 points per game, while allowing 73.5 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 45% from the field and grab 40.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.4 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 9.9 steals per game defensively.
Ben Okojie leads Mercer in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 40.9% from the field and 84.1% from the free throw line. Arturo Mighty leads the team in rebounds with 9 per game, while Ben Okojie also leads the team in assists with 5.6 per game.
Mercer Bears @ Furman Paladins Betting Trends: December 31, 2025
Why the Furman Paladins will win
- Furman has won each of its last nine games against Mercer following a home win.
- Mercer has lost seven of its last eight games at Timmons Arena.
- Furman has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against Conference opponents at Timmons Arena.
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- Furman has lost three of its last four home day games against Conference opponents.
- Mercer has won the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mercer’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Five of Furman’s last six home day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Mercer vs Furman Prediction
In this Mercer vs Furman Prediction, Furman is coming as -5 home favorites. Both teams have similar overall records, but Furman has been almost perfect at home, while Mercer has been terrible on the road. Furman has been red-hot lately, with an 8-1 record in its last 9 games, while on the other hand, Mercer is 1-3 in its last 4 games, so I expect the hosts to get the job done comfortably in this one. Take Furman and lay the points.