Thursday's contest at Jack Breslin Students Events Center has the Michigan State Spartans (2-0) matching up with the Detroit Mercy Titans (2-1) at 6:30 PM ET (on November 16). Our computer prediction projects a lopsided 81-56 win as our model heavily favors Michigan State.

The Titans' most recent outing on Sunday ended in a 68-61 loss to Butler.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Michigan State Game Info

  • When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
  • Where: Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan

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Detroit Mercy vs. Michigan State Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Michigan State 81, Detroit Mercy 56

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Detroit Mercy Performance Insights (2022-23)

  • The Titans were outscored by 15.9 points per game last season with a -478 scoring differential overall. They put up 56.1 points per game (331st in college basketball) and gave up 72.0 per contest (334th in college basketball).
  • In Horizon games, Detroit Mercy averaged 1.9 fewer points (54.2) than overall (56.1) in 2022-23.
  • At home, the Titans scored 62.1 points per game last season, 11.2 more than they averaged on the road (50.9).
  • At home, Detroit Mercy gave up 72.2 points per game last season, 0.3 more than it allowed away (71.9).

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