The Chicago State Cougars (2-19, 0-8 NEC) are underdogs (by 5.5 points) to break a four-game home losing streak when they host the Mercyhurst Lakers (11-11, 6-3 NEC) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. The over/under in the matchup is set at 129.5.
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Mercyhurst Cover -5.5 vs Chicago State -109
Mercyhurst vs. Chicago State betting lines
- Mercyhurst moneyline odds to win: -222
- Chicago State moneyline odds to win: +181
- Spread: Mercyhurst (-5.5)
- Total: 129.5
Mercyhurst statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Mercyhurst has a worse record against the spread when playing at home (5-3-0) than it does on the road (8-4-0).
- The Lakers have eclipsed the total more often when playing at home, hitting the over in four of eight home matchups (50%). In road games, they have hit the over in four of 12 games (33.3%).
- In home games, Mercyhurst has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 6-2 (.750). When playing on the road, it is 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Lakers have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 67.9 points per contest over that span compared to the 66.5 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Mercyhurst has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 61.4 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 64.7 it has conceded per game this year.
- During their last 10 outings, the Lakers are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (6.0), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (36.1% compared to 33.2% season-long).
Mercyhurst betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-7-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 8-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-12-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 4-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 6-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (193rd in nation) | 42.7 (117th) | 28.9 (327th) | 31.2 (195th) | 13.6 (217th) | 9.1 (19th) |
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Chicago State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Chicago State has had better results away (7-8-0) than at home (1-4-0).
- Cougars games have gone above the over/under less often at home (one time out of five) than on the road (nine of 15) this season.
- The Cougars, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-4) than on the road (1-14) this season.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cougars are posting 61.7 points per contest, compared to their season average of 65.0.
- Chicago State is surrendering 73.8 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 5.8 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (79.6).
- The Cougars are making 6.0 three-pointers per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.5 more than their average for the season (5.5). Likewise, they own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.1%) compared to their season average from three-point land (31.5%).
Chicago State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-12-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 7-8-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 8-11-0)
- O-U-P: 10-10-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-18 (Home: 0-4; Away: 1-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.3 (358th in nation) | 47.7 (339th) | 26.7 (359th) | 33.6 (313th) | 10.3 (360th) | 10.7 (132nd) |
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