UNC Greensboro vs Mercer Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/24/24

The UNC Greensboro Spartans and Mercer Bears face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Hawkins Arena.  Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free UNC Greensboro vs Mercer prediction.

UNC Greensboro Needs This Win

UNC Greensboro comes into this game with a 20-8 record overall and they are going to look for another big victory in this game. In the last game they faced off against Western Carolina and the defense only gave up 65 points on the way to the victory. Mikeal Brown-Jones had a strong game putting up 19 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. UNC Greensboro is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. Mikeal Brown-Jones is averaging 19.7 points while shooting 55.2 percent from the field. 

Mercer Offense Has Been Hot

Mercer’s offense has been hot heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Samford, they won 88-85 and in the last game against The Citadel, Mercer was able to pick up the 87-788 victory. Mercer on the season is averaging 70.1 points while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. Jalyn McCreary has been the top player averaging 15.6 points while shooting 52.9 percent from the field. In this game the offense is going to need to be good early. 

UNC Greensboro vs Mercer Betting Prediction 

UNC Greensboro and Mercer are both going to have no issue running up the score here. Mercer’s offense has been hot the last two games and they are both going to have no issue running up the score here. UNC Greensboro is averaging 75.8 points and they are also going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to be a shootout and the over is going to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over