The Mercyhurst Lakers (12-13, 6-4 NEC) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the Chicago State Cougars (3-20, 3-5 NEC) on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Jones Convocation Center as just 1-point favorites. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on NEC Front Row. The matchup has a point total of 131.5.
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Mercyhurst Cover -1 vs Chicago State -111
Mercyhurst vs. Chicago State betting lines
- Mercyhurst moneyline odds to win: -119
- Chicago State moneyline odds to win: -102
- Spread: Mercyhurst (-1)
- Total: 131.5
Mercyhurst statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Mercyhurst has fared better when playing at home, covering five times in seven home games, and eight times in 15 road games.
- The Lakers have exceeded the over/under in four of seven home games (57.1%), compared to seven of 15 road games (46.7%).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Lakers have been racking up 66.5 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 66.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Mercyhurst has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 68.4 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 68.7 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
- The Lakers are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 7.1 threes per game and shooting 34.8% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.5 makes and 33.4% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Mercyhurst betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-9-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- O-U-P: 11-11-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 9-13 (Home: 5-2; Away: 4-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.1 (312th in nation) | 46.6 (325th) | 25.3 (362nd) | 32.0 (227th) | 13.0 (242nd) | 10.0 (52nd) |
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Chicago State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Chicago State is 2-4-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-8-0 ATS (.467).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Cougars’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, three of six) compared to on the road (46.7%, seven of 15).
- The Cougars’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .333 (2-4), and on the road it is .067 (1-14).
Recent trends
- The Cougars are scoring 62.2 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is 1.3 more than their average for the season (60.9).
- In its previous 10 games, Chicago State is giving up 72.4 points per game, 6.1 fewer points than its season average (78.5).
- The Cougars are sinking 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game over their past 10 games (6.5) compared to their season average (6.8), and they are delivering an identical three-point percentage over their last 10 contests compared to their season mark (29.5%).
Chicago State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1+: 10-13-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 10-13-0)
- O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-20 (Home: 2-4; Away: 1-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.1 (364th in nation) | 46.5 (321st) | 28.7 (339th) | 38.2 (363rd) | 10.1 (358th) | 13.0 (316th) |
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