| MATCHUP | Mercer Bears | Washington State Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-4 | 4-8 |
| Spread | +7.5 -110 | -7.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +270 | -340 |
| Total | Over 152.5 (-105) | Under 152.5 (-115) |
| Where | Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA | |
| When | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Washington State Cougars Preview
Washington State Cougars have a 4-8 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the WCC. They have a 2-3 home record and are coming off a 78-63 home win against Eastern Washington. Their previous three games were a 61-68 away loss against USC, a 64-78 home loss against Nevada and a 60-64 away loss against Bradley.
Offensively, Washington State averages 75.5 points per game, while allowing 77.3 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.5 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.
Ace Glass leads Washington State in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 92.5% from the free throw line. Eemeli Yalaho is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game, while Adria Rodriguez adds a team-high 2.8 assists per game.
Mercer Bears Preview
Mercer Bears have a 7-4 record this season and are sitting on the 3rd place of the SoCon. They have a 2-4 away record and are coming off a 63-81 away loss against UCF. Their previous three games were a 63-70 away loss against Clemson, a 100-50 home win against Oglethorpe and a 78-67 home win against Georgia State.
Offensively, Mercer averages 80.7 points per game, while allowing 74.7 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 9.5 steals per game defensively.
Baraka Okojie leads Mercer in scoring with an average of 17.3 points per game and adds a team-high 5.6 assists per game, while shooting with 37.7% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line. Armani Mighty is the team’s leading rebounder with 9 per game.
Mercer Bears @ Washington State Cougars Betting Trends: December 20, 2025
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won 14 of its last 16 day games against non-Conference opponents at Beasley Coliseum.
- Washington State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games against non-Conference opponents at Beasley Coliseum.
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- Washington State has lost each of its last four day games.
- Mercer has won four of its last five day games.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Washington State’s last 16 day games against non-Conference opponents at Beasley Coliseum have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of Mercer’s last four games have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Mercer vs Washington State Prediction
In this Mercer vs Washington State Prediction, Washington State is coming as -8 home favorites. Mercer has been the better team this season and are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 5-2 in their last 7 games and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6. On the flip side, Washington State is 1-5 in its last 6 games and have been weaker both offensively and defensively than Mercer, having a negative point differential, compared to Mercer’s +6 point differential. The value here lies with the big road dog, so take Mercer and get the +8 points in this one.