Mercer vs. Bethune-Cookman Women’s Basketball Predictions & Picks – December 30
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Saturday’s contest between the Mercer Bears (5-9) and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (8-4) going head to head at Hawkins Arena has a projected final score of 65-64 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Mercer, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 2:00 PM ET on December 30.
The Bears are coming off of an 81-78 loss to Appalachian State in their last outing on Thursday.
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Mercer vs. Bethune-Cookman Game Info
When: Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Where: Hawkins Arena in Macon, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
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Mercer vs. Bethune-Cookman Score Prediction
Prediction: Mercer 65, Bethune-Cookman 64
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The Bears’ signature win this season came against the North Carolina A&T Aggies, a squad ranked outside the top 100 (No. 175) in our computer rankings. The Bears secured the 55-52 win on the road on December 9.
Mercer has the most Quadrant 2 losses in the nation (four).
The Bears have three losses against Quadrant 3 opponents, tied for the 33rd-most in the nation.
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Mercer 2023-24 Best Wins
55-52 on the road over N.C. A&T (No. 175) on December 9
78-75 at home over Austin Peay (No. 185) on December 2
70-62 at home over Florida Atlantic (No. 244) on November 9
74-63 at home over Jacksonville (No. 286) on December 17
The Bears have been outscored by 5.9 points per game (scoring 63.0 points per game to rank 235th in college basketball while allowing 68.9 per outing to rank 273rd in college basketball) and have a -82 scoring differential overall.
The Bears are averaging 67.4 points per game this season at home, which is 5.4 more points than they’re averaging in away games (62.0).
Mercer gives up 68.2 points per game in home games this year, compared to 71.0 when playing on the road.
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