The Long Island Sharks (10-12, 6-1 NEC) visit the Mercyhurst Lakers (9-13, 3-4 NEC) in a matchup of NEC teams at Mercyhurst Athletic Center, starting at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The Sharks are 2.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 126.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.18
LIU Cover -2.5 vs Mercyhurst -110
LIU vs. Mercyhurst betting lines
- LIU moneyline odds to win: -140
- Mercyhurst moneyline odds to win: +118
- Spread: LIU (-2.5)
- Total: 126
LIU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- LIU has done a better job covering the spread at home (6-1-0) than it has in road affairs (6-5-0).
- The Sharks have eclipsed the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in two of seven home matchups (28.6%). On the road, they have hit the over in five of 11 games (45.5%).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Sharks have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 64.7 points per contest over that span compared to the 68.5 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- LIU has been tougher on defense lately, giving up 62.9 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 67.3 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
- While the Sharks are hitting fewer threes per game over their past 10 outings (5.6 per game) when compared to their season-long average (6.2), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (31.8% from beyond the arc over the last 10, 31.6% on the season).
LIU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
- O-U-P: 8-12-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 4-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6 (246th in nation) | 41.5 (80th) | 32.1 (198th) | 29.5 (88th) | 12.5 (272nd) | 12 (248th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on LIU vs. Mercyhurst? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Mercyhurst statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Mercyhurst has been better against the spread at home (3-2-0) than on the road (7-7-0) this year.
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Lakers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (60%, three of five) compared to away (50%, seven of 14).
- The Lakers, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-2) than away (3-11) this year.
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Lakers are putting up 61.4 points per contest, 4.1 fewer points than their season average (65.5).
- Mercyhurst is ceding 69.7 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 0.6 more points than it is allowing for the season (69.1).
- Over their last 10 games, the Lakers are making 6.4 treys per contest, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (6.5). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (33.2%) compared to their season average (33.3%).
Mercyhurst betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 7-9-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 10-9-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-13 (Home: 3-2; Away: 3-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 (299th in nation) | 47.1 (335th) | 24.9 (362nd) | 31.6 (204th) | 12.5 (272nd) | 10 (47th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
