| MATCHUP | Mercer Bears | Western Carolina Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-11 | 12-15 |
| Spread | -1.5 -105 | +1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | Over 158.5 (-108) | Under 158.5 (-112) |
| Where | Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC | |
| When | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Mercer vs Western Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Western Carolina Catamounts Preview
The Western Carolina Catamounts have a 12-15 overall record and an 8-8 record in the SoCon. They are coming off an 81-62 road win against VMI and their previous three games were a 91-77 home win against UNC Greensboro, an 81-76 road win against Chattanooga and an 87-49 home win against The Citadel.
Offensively, Western Carolina averages 78.7 points per game, while allowing 78.3 points per game defensively. The Catamounts shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
Cordell Stansberry leads Western Carolina in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 35.7% from the field and 79.8% from the free throw line. Shine Dada is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game. Treyvon Dioumassi leads the team in assists with 2.9 per game.
Mercer Bears Preview
The Mercer Bears have an 18-11 overall record and a 10-6 record in the SoCon. They are coming off an 89-86 home win against Samford and their previous three games were a 94-90 home win against Chattanooga, a 70-54 road win against The Citadel and a 69-64 home win against Furman.
Offensively, Mercer averages 83.3 points per game, while allowing 75.3 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 46% from the field and grab 38.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.2 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 8 steals per game defensively.
Baraka Okojie leads Mercer in scoring, with an average of 19.6 points per game, while shooting with 42.7% from the field and 82.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.4 assists. Armani Mighty is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.5 per game.
Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Trends: February 25, 2026
Why the Western Carolina Catamounts will win
- Western Carolina has won each of its last six home games against Mercer.
- Mercer has lost seven of its last eight games at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
- Western Carolina has won the first half in each of its last five night games at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
Why the Mercer Bears will win
- Mercer has won each of its last six night games against Western Carolina.
- Mercer has won the first half in each of its last four night games against Western Carolina.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Western Carolina’s last nine home games against Mercer have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Seven of Mercer’s last eight road games have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Carolina ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.8).
- Western Carolina ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.0%).
- Mercer ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (62.5).
- Mercer ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.7%).
Mercer vs Western Carolina Prediction
In this Mercer vs Western Carolina Prediction, Mercer is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Mercer has been the better team this season and have been very strong against the spread, with a 18-8 ATS record, compared to Western Carolina’s 11-14. But both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as Western Carolina has four consecutive wins and Mercer is 3-1 in its last 4 games, but 2-5 against the spread. Given both teams’ recent form, I like the value with the home dog, so take Western Carolina on the moneyline for plus money in this one.