Mercyhurst Lakers vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
The Lakers and Dons are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dons will host the game at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Francisco as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.
MERCYHURST LAKERS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mercyhurst Lakers +28.5
This game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE MERCYHURST LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-63 in favor of the Dons.
- Even though we have San Francisco winning straight-up, we like Mercyhurst at +28.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Does Mercyhurst Stand a Chance on the Road?
Mercyhurst pulled off a 66-60 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday, November 30th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Lakers not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.
Mercyhurst led 33-22 at halftime, but Sacramento State made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lakers 38-33. The total points for the game were 126, falling just under the O/U line of 129.5.
In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers put up 66 points, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 40% of their threes, going 10-for-25 from downtown, and connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 12 of 16 attempts.
Bernie Blunt III led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range and shooting 66.7% overall. Jeff Planutis added 20 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Julian Vaughns contributed 14 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc.
Mercyhurst’s defense held their opponent to 60 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 19 made field goals on 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Lakers gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 70% success rate. Mercyhurst allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for San Francisco?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
The Dons took care of business at home on Tuesday, November 26th, with an 85-64 win over Fordham. San Francisco entered the game as -11 favorites and covered the spread with the 21-point victory.
San Francisco jumped out to a 45-29 lead in the first half and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring Fordham 40-35. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.
San Francisco’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 61.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks in part to their 55% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 attempts.
Ndewedo Newbury led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Marcus Williams added 19 points and 5 assists, also connecting on 3 threes. The Dons finished with 19 assists as a team, with 8 offensive rebounds and a 60.9% mark from the free-throw line.
San Francisco’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Dons allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 29 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.
From beyond the arc, San Francisco’s opponent shot 55%, making 11 of 20 three-pointers. The Dons also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 60% rate. San Francisco gave up 8 offensive rebounds.