Saturday’s game between the Mercer Bears (11-15, 4-9 SoCon) and the VMI Keydets (12-14, 6-7 SoCon) at Hawkins Arena has a projected final score of 77-73 based on our computer prediction, with Mercer coming out on top. Tipoff is at 4:30 PM ET on February 15.

Based on our computer prediction, VMI is a good bet to cover the spread, which is listed at 7.5. The two teams are projected to fall short of the 153.5 total.

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Mercer vs. VMI Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Macon, Georgia
• Venue: Hawkins Arena
• Line: Mercer -7.5
• Point total: 153.5
• Moneyline (to win): Mercer -310, VMI +240

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Mercer vs. VMI Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Mercer 77, VMI 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Mercer vs. VMI

• Pick ATS: VMI (+7.5)
• Pick OU: Under (153.5)

Mercer’s record against the spread so far this season is 12-12-0, and VMI’s is 16-6-0. The Bears have a 12-12-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Keydets have a record of 9-13-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams combine to score 153.5 points per game, equal to this matchup’s over/under. Mercer is 3-7 against the spread and 2-8 overall over its last 10 games, while VMI has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Mercer Performance Insights

• The Bears average 78.8 points per game (72nd in college basketball) while giving up 77.1 per contest (313th in college basketball). They have a +45 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 1.7 points per game.
• Mercer is 28th in the country at 35.7 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 35.6 its opponents average.
• Mercer connects on 8.7 three-pointers per game (87th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.6. It shoots 33.2% from deep while its opponents hit 34.7% from long range.
• The Bears rank 231st in college basketball by averaging 93.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 157th in college basketball, allowing 91.9 points per 100 possessions.
• Mercer has committed 12 turnovers per game (252nd in college basketball play), 1.1 fewer than the 13.1 it forces on average (60th in college basketball).

VMI Performance Insights

• The Keydets have a +74 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.8 points per game. They’re putting up 74.7 points per game, 167th in college basketball, and are giving up 71.9 per contest to rank 188th in college basketball.
• VMI is 179th in the nation at 32.2 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 33.2 its opponents average.
• VMI makes 9.3 three-pointers per game (52nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.7. It shoots 33.5% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.8%.
• VMI has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 10.8 per game (130th in college basketball) while forcing 12.4 (106th in college basketball).

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