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The Samford Bulldogs (16-12, 9-6 SoCon) aim to build on a six-game winning streak when they visit the Mercer Bears (17-11, 9-6 SoCon) on February 21, 2026 at Hawkins Arena. The game airs on ESPN+.
Mercer is a moderate 3.5-point favorite against Samford when the Bears take on the Bulldogs on Saturday. The over/under is 154.5 points for the game.
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Mercer vs. Samford Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Game time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Arena: Hawkins Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Mercer vs. Samford Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Mercer (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Mercer (-192), Samford (+153)
- Total: 154.5 points
Pick ATS:Mercer (-3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (154.5)
- Prediction: Mercer 80, Samford 76
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Mercer vs. Samford Comparison
| Mercer Rank | Mercer Stat | Samford Stat | Samford Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd | 83.1 | Points Scored | 78.3 | 127th |
| 222nd | 75.0 | Points Allowed | 74.8 | 216th |
| 166th | 14.1 | Assists | 14.8 | 124th |
| 101st | 10.3 | Turnovers | 8.5 | 5th |
| 154th | 45.6% | Field Goal % | 44.9% | 204th |
| 106th | 43.0% | Field Goal % Allowed | 43.9% | 169th |
Mercer Key Players
- Baraka Okojie leads the Bears in points and assists per game, scoring 19.4 points and distributing 5.4 assists.
- Mercer's best rebounder is Armani Mighty, who averages 10.4 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 13.5.
- Zaire Williams leads the Bears in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- The Mercer steals leader is Brady Shoulders, who averages 1.7 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Mighty, who compiles 1.8 rejections per contest.
Samford Key Players
- Jadin Booth is the top scorer for the Bulldogs with 20.7 points per game. Booth also adds 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
- Samford's leader in rebounds is Dylan Faulkner with 8.4 per game, and its leader in assists is Keaton Norris with 4.9 per game.
- Booth is consistent from three-point range and leads the Bulldogs with 3.9 made threes per game.
- Booth (1.2 steals per game) is the steal leader for Samford while Faulkner (1.6 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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