South Carolina vs. Mercer Predictions - November 21

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The Mercer Bears (2-2) face the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2) at Colonial Life Arena on November 21, 2024.

The Gamecocks match up with the Bears in a game that South Carolina is currently a gigantic favorite by 18.5 points. The over/under is 149.5 points for the matchup.

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South Carolina vs. Mercer Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Thursday, November 21, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: SEC Network+
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina
  • Arena: Colonial Life Arena

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South Carolina vs. Mercer Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: South Carolina (-18.5)
  • Moneyline: South Carolina (-3448), Mercer (+1280)
  • Total: 149.5 points

Pick ATS:South Carolina (-18.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (149.5)
  • Prediction: South Carolina 85, Mercer 63

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South Carolina vs. Mercer Comparison (2023-24 Stats)

South Carolina Rank South Carolina Stat Mercer Stat Mercer Rank
224th 72.1 Points Scored 71.2 247th
61st 67.6 Points Allowed 71.8 171st
47th 15.4 Assists 13.2 163rd
31st 9.4 Turnovers 10.7 125th
228th 43.9% Field Goal % 44.9% 156th
135th 43.1% Field Goal % Allowed 44.5% 225th

South Carolina 2023-24 Key Players

  • Meechie Johnson Jr. put up 14.1 points per game last season to go with 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
  • Collin Murray-Boyles grabbed 5.7 rebounds per game, while Ta'Lon Cooper dished out 4.2 assists per contest.
  • Johnson knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.8 per contest a season ago.
  • Murray-Boyles was a standout on the defensive end last season, collecting 1.0 steal and 1.0 block per contest.

Mercer 2023-24 Key Players

  • Jalyn McCreary averaged 15.6 points per contest to go with 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game last season.
  • Alex Holt pulled down 4.7 rebounds per game, while David Thomas averaged 2.3 assists per contest.
  • Jake Davis made 1.8 threes per game a season ago.
  • McCreary averaged 1.0 steal and 1.0 rejection per game last season.

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