Saturday’s contest between the Furman Paladins (15-5, 3-4 SoCon) and Mercer Bears (10-10, 3-4 SoCon) matching up at Hawkins Arena has a projected final score of 75-72 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Furman, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 4:30 PM ET on January 25.

According to our computer prediction, Furman is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Mercer. The two sides are expected to come in below the 150.5 total.

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Furman vs. Mercer Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Macon, Georgia
• Venue: Hawkins Arena
• Line: Furman -2.5
• Point total: 150.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -142, Mercer +116

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Furman vs. Mercer Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 75, Mercer 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Furman vs. Mercer

• Pick ATS: Furman (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (150.5)

Furman has put together a 9-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Mercer is 11-7-0. The Paladins are 9-8-0 and the Bears are 9-9-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams average 156.7 points per game, 6.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Furman is 3-7 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its past 10 games, while Mercer has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins outscore opponents by 9.1 points per game (scoring 76.9 points per game to rank 121st in college basketball while allowing 67.8 per outing to rank 75th in college basketball) and have a +183 scoring differential overall.
• Furman grabs 34.1 rebounds per game (96th in college basketball) while conceding 31.4 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.7 boards per game.
• Furman connects on 10.6 three-pointers per game (12th in college basketball), 4.1 more than its opponents (6.5). It is shooting 35% from beyond the arc (118th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 29.2%.
• The Paladins average 99.7 points per 100 possessions (96th in college basketball), while allowing 87.8 points per 100 possessions (80th in college basketball).
• Furman has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 10.5 (89th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.7 (184th in college basketball).

Mercer Performance Insights

• The Bears have a +81 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.1 points per game. They’re putting up 79.8 points per game, 64th in college basketball, and are giving up 75.7 per outing to rank 288th in college basketball.
• Mercer records 35.7 rebounds per game (40th in college basketball), compared to the 35.6 of its opponents.
• Mercer knocks down 8.8 three-pointers per game (85th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.6. It shoots 32.7% from deep, and its opponents shoot 32.9%.
• Mercer has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.6 per game, committing 12.3 (270th in college basketball) while forcing 13.9 (42nd in college basketball).

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