
Mercyhurst vs Long Island Prediction 1/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Long Island (10-12) vs. Mercyhurst (9-13)
January 26, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mercyhurst +2.5; Over/Under: 125.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Mercyhurst vs Long Island prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 26th at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers are 9-13 (3-4) this year after they defeated Wagner by a score of 71-66 in their last game. Mercyhurst led 37-31 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 35-34 in the second half. The Lakers shot 50% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Aidan Reichert led Mercyhurst with 23 points and three rebounds, while Jeff Planutis added 15 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Lakers lost to Long Island by a score of 72-63 but did beat Wagner by a score of 69-65 before that. Mercyhurst has lost seven of their last ten games and they are currently right in the middle of the NEC standings. Mercyhurst has scored 65.5 points per game and they have allowed 69.1 points per game, while also averaging 26.9 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Jeff Planutis is averaging 14.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Aidan Reichert is averaging 13.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Mercyhurst is shooting 42.4% from the field, 78.5% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season.
Long Island Sharks Betting Preview
The Long Island Sharks are 10-12 (6-1) this season after they lost to St. Francis by a score of 74-64 in their last game. Long Island trailed 38-35 at halftime and only managed 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Sharks shot 37.1% from the field, 19% on three-pointers, and 61.5% on free throws in the game. Jamal Fuller led Long Island with 25 points and nine rebounds, while Blake Lander added 12 points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks defeated Mercyhurst by a score of 72-63 and St. Francis by a score of 64-51. Long Island has won six of their last seven games and they are currently first in the NEC standings. Long Island has scored 68.5 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Malachi Davis is averaging 17.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Jamal Fuller is averaging 12.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Long Island is shooting 43.6% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 31.6% on three-pointers this season. LIU will meet Central Connecticut after this game.
Why Mercyhurst will beat LIU
- LIU has lost 14 of its last 17 road games against the Northeast Conference.
- The home team has won nine of Mercyhurst’s last 11 games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Mercyhurst’s last six games.
Mercyhurst vs Long Island Prediction
Long Island comes into this matchup leading the NEC standings and they just beat Mercyhurst in overtime on January 20th, but they will be on the road for this game. The Sharks are coming off of a loss to St. Francis in their last game, which was on the road, and they are shooting 43.6% from the field this year. Mercyhurst has won two of their last three games, with both wins coming against Wagner and they are 3-1 in their last four home games. The Lakers are shooting 42.4% from the field and they are scoring just 65.5 points per game this season. We saw LIU escape in overtime in their first meeting, but I like Mercyhurst to get the win at home here.