Mercer Bears vs Washington State Cougars Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 12-20-2025

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Mercer Bears vs Washington State Cougars Prediction – College Basketball Picks 12-20-2025

In their most recent game, the Mercer Bears were defeated by the University of Central Florida by a score of 81-63. At the end of the game, Mercer received a field goal percentage of 37.7% (20 of 53), and they were successful in five of their eighteen attempts from beyond the arc. A total of 18 of 24 free throws were made by the Bears, resulting in a 75.0% success rate from the free throw line. In terms of the number of rebounds they collected, they had a total of 32, with eight of those coming from the attacking end. In addition to forcing the other team into 12 turnovers and generating 7 steals, they also distributed seven assists during this game.

In terms of defense, Mercer allowed their opponent to shoot 44.1% from the field, which was accomplished by shooting 30 of 68 shots. Within the course of this encounter, UCF recorded a total of ten thefts and 13 assists. The University of Central Florida was able to collect 39 rebounds (16 offensive and 23 defensive), but they were unable to record a block on the stat sheet. UCF concluded with a charity stripe percentage of 76.5%, as they were successful in saving 13 of their 17 attempts. They also made eight out of twenty-four attempts from a distance. During the game, the Bears finished up with 14 personal fouls, while the University of Central Florida recorded 19 personal fouls.

Shoulders, Brady, is one of the players who contributed to the outcome of this game. He was responsible for 14 points and shot 5 out of 7 from the field. After 32 minutes of watching the court, he was able to grab six boards. Not only did he shoot 71.4% from the field, but he also contributed one assist.

With a record of 7-3 so far this season, Mercer is coming into this game with a strong confidence. The average number of times they turn the ball over is 10.3 per game, and they commit 15.2 personal fouls a game as a single unit. In terms of passing the ball, Mercer is rated 236th in college basketball due to the fact that they are averaging 38.1 rebounds per game and have accounted for 150 assists throughout the course of the season. The Bears are making 33.6% of their three-point shots (94 of 280), while they are making 69.6% of their free throws without missing. They have a shooting percentage of 45.4% from the field and average 82.5 points per game, which places them 100th in Division 1.

At the defensive end of the court, the Bears have collected 18.2 personal fouls and have forced 14.6 turnovers on a nightly basis. Additionally, they have forced 14.6 turnovers. With 138 assists that they have given up so far this season, they are placed 139th in the country in terms of giving up assists. At the moment, the Bears defense is allowing opponents to shoot at a rate of 42.5% (276 of 649), and they are giving up 40.1 boards a game as a collective unit. The percentage of three-point shots they miss is 30.8%, and they are rated 211st in the USA in terms of points per game (PPG) from their opponents (74.1).

The Washington State Cougars defeated Eastern Washington in their most recent game, which they won by a score of 78-63. This victory allowed them to walk away with the victory. In terms of rebounding, Washington State gave Eastern Washington the opportunity to grab a total of 19 (four of which were offensive). After finishing the game with a free throw percentage of 66.7%, they shot 5 out of 23 from beyond the arc, which resulted in a 21.7% shooting percentage from three-point range. Through the course of the game, the Cougars allowed Eastern Washington to score 23 of their 60 tries from the field, which resulted in them having a 38.3% success rate overall. An overall shooting percentage of 51.6% was achieved by the Cougars, who were successful in 32 of their 62 attempts from the field. When it comes to shots from a distance, Washington State was successful in 9 of its 28 attempts, which is a 32.1% success rate. They had a success rate of 55.6%, which was achieved by making five of the free throws that they attempted. During the game, Eastern Washington was called for a total of sixteen personal fouls, which resulted in the Cougars having to go to the penalty area for nine tries. They were responsible for 14 turnovers of the ball while also committing 10 steals throughout the contest. Over the course of this game, the Cougars were able to collect a total of 38 rebounds, including 29 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds.

In the end, Emmanuel Ugbo appeared to be a factor for the Cougars in relation to the matchup. During his twenty minutes of playing time, he was able to score twenty points, but he did not record any assists. For this game, he made eight of twelve field goals, giving him a field goal percentage of 66.7%. Additionally, he was responsible for four rebounds.

This season, Washington State had a record of 3-8 in their games played. With a shooting percentage of 46.1% from the field, the Cougars’ offensive performance ranks 151st among all college teams. The Washington State Huskies have a season total of 828 points, which is equivalent to 75.3 points per game, and they have 33.4 rebounds per game. The number of assists they dish out per game is 12.0, which places them in the 318th spot in the collegiate rankings, and the number of turnovers they commit per game is 13.3. In each and every game, the Cougars are committing 19.0 fouls, and they are successful from the charity line 76.6% of the time.

The Washington State defense allows opponents to make 36.2% of their shots from beyond the three-point line (89 of 246), and opponents are successful in making 75.7% of their free throw and free throw attempts. It is estimated that they allow 12.8 assists and 29.6 rebounds on a nightly basis, which places them 144th and 11th, respectively, in both areas on the defensive end of the court. In terms of the number of points allowed per game, the Cougars’ defense is rated 294th in Division I with a score of 78.5. In addition to allowing teams to shoot 48.2% from the field, they are able to force 10.5 turnovers a game, which places them in the 344th position in the country.

✅ Our Mercer Bears vs Washington State Cougars Pick: Mercer

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