Detroit Mercy Titans at Wright State Raiders, Picks and Prediction for Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Detroit Mercy Titans (10-13, 7-7 Horizon League) travel to Fairborn, OH to take on the Wright State Raiders (16-9, 11-3 Horizon League) on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Nutter Center. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.
Detroit Mercy Titans Analysis
Detroit Mercy averages 77.3 points per game this season while allowing about 79.1 points, showing an offense that can score but a defense that has struggled at times. The Titans shoot around 44% from the field and pull down nearly 38.6 rebounds per contest. Detroit Mercy has been competitive in recent games, including a solid win at Milwaukee, but has also dropped a few close decisions.
Team Overview and Metrics
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PPG: 77.3
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FG%: 44.0%
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3P%: 30.2%
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Rebounds: 38.6 RPG
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Assists: 13.2 APG
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Points Allowed: 79.1
Strengths
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Orlando Lovejoy (G): Leading scorer and playmaker, averaging around 13.6 PPG and about 3.6 APG.
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Balanced scoring: Detroit Mercy has multiple contributors capable of scoring in double figures when shots fall.
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Recent competitive outings: A win over Milwaukee and other close performances show Detroit Mercy can hang with quality teams.
Weaknesses
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Defense: Detroit Mercy tends to allow high scoring totals, particularly on the road.
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Consistency: Splitting the last several games indicates offensive and defensive rhythm has fluctuated.
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Turnovers: The Titans can be susceptible to careless possessions that fuel transition scoring.
Wright State Raiders Analysis
Wright State enters as one of the conference’s strongest teams, averaging about 79.6 points per game while allowing 72.0 points per contest, a sign of solid offensive efficiency and improved defensive execution. The Raiders also shoot well (nearly 49% from the field) and have a strong assist rate, reflecting good ball movement and shot creation.
Team Overview and Metrics
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PPG: 79.6
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FG%: 49.0%
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3P%: 36.2%
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Rebounds: 35.4 RPG
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Assists: 13.9 APG
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Points Allowed: 72.0
Strengths
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Michael Cooper (G): A versatile offensive weapon who leads Wright State at 14.0–15.9 PPG.
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TJ Burch (G): Recent double-digit scoring and perimeter threat who helps spacing and scoring balance.
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Defensive improvement: Holding teams under 73 points per game shows defensive growth.
Weaknesses
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Rebounding edge: Slight disadvantage on the boards compared to Detroit Mercy’s rebounding totals.
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Turnovers: Wright State’s offensive rhythm can be disrupted by miscues.
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Pressure in close games: The Raiders have been competitive but have had a couple of tight results this season.
Standout Players and Key Matchups
Detroit Mercy
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Orlando Lovejoy (G): Ooffensive leader who dictates possessions.
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TJ Nadeau (G): Capable of big scoring nights, including a recent 20-point outing.
Wright State
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Michael Cooper (G): Main offensive creator and efficient scorer.
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TJ Burch (G): Secondary scoring option with three-point range.
Detroit Mercy vs Wright State Prediction Reasoning
Wright State’s combination of scoring and Detroit's lack of defense will be a problem. Wright State should handle business pretty decisively.
Final Score Projection: Wright State 84, Detroit Mercy 72
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