| MATCHUP | Mercer Bears | VMI Keydets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-7 | 6-11 |
| Where | Cameron Hall, Lexington, VA | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Mercer Bears Betting Preview
The Mercer Bears beat The Citadel and Wofford, and they play UNC Greensboro next. Mercer has split its last 10 games.
The Mercer Bears are averaging 90.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 79.1 points on 42 percent shooting. Baraka Okojie is averaging 18.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Armani Mighty is averaging 12.9 points and 9.5 rebounds. Zaire Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Quinton Perkins II is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Mercer Bears are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Mercer Bears are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game.
VMI Keydets Betting Preview
The VMI Keydets lost to East Tennessee State and Furman, and they play The Citadel next. VMI has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The VMI Keydets are averaging 74.6 points on 40.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting. TJ Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Linus Holmstrom is averaging 10.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. Mario Tatum Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tan Yildizoglu is dishing 3.8 assists. The VMI Keydets are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The VMI Keydets are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the VMI Keydets will win
- The home team has won 11 of Mercer’s last 12 games.
- Mercer has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Mercer has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- VMI has lost six of its last seven night games against the Southern Conference.
- Mercer has won nine of its last 11 night games against VMI.
- Mercer has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against the Southern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of VMI’s last seven games against the Southern Conference Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Seven of Mercer’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Cameron Hall have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Mercer vs VMI Prediction
VMI has seen 5 of its 6 wins this season come at home, and it’s been competitive lately. Upsetting Chattanooga and taking Radford down the wire as a double-digit dog, VMI isn’t awful. However, Mercer is not only head and shoulders the better offensive side, but it’s 12-2 ATS on the season. You have to go back to December 17 the last time Mercer hasn’t cashed a ticket. Mercer is simply one of the most profitable teams in college basketball, and you stack coins in this line of work when you find teams that consistently turn a profit. Thick number, but give me Mercer.