Mercyhurst Lakers vs Kent State Golden Flashes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lakers versus the Golden Flashes? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at MAC Center in Kent, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 127.5 points, and Kent State is favored by -19 at home against Mercyhurst.

MERCYHURST LAKERS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes -19

This game will be played at MAC Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-60 in favor of the Golden Flashes.
• Not only will Kent State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -19.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Will the Lakers Exceed Expectations on the Road?

The Lakers dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 77-73 home loss to Lafayette on Saturday. Mercyhurst, who were -4 favorites, failed to cover the spread.

Despite leading 38-31 at halftime, the Lakers allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game reached 150, going over the O/U line of 139.5.

Mercyhurst’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, thanks to hitting 52.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 13 of 17, good for 76.5%.

Shemar Rathan-Mayes led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, while Alex Chaikin added 20 points, hitting 6 of 7 from deep. Aidan Reichert was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 18 points and 6 rebounds.

Mercyhurst gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point field goals on 28 attempts, a 42% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 23 three-point attempts, shooting 52%. Mercyhurst also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 76% rate. The Lakers gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Will the Golden Flashes Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games

Kent State improved to 6-2 on the season with a 76-57 home win over Portland on Friday. The Golden Flashes entered the game as -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.

After leading 31-28 at halftime, Kent State pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 45-29. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 140 O/U line.

Kent State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, with a 53.2% success rate on two-pointers and 30.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 26 threes.

The Golden Flashes grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 16 points, while Cian Medley added 15 points and 6 assists. Bol Dengdit contributed 12 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.

Even with Kent State giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposition to shoot 45% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (25/47). From beyond the arc, the opposing team went 8/26, hitting 30% of their three-point shots.

Kent State sent the other team to the line just twice, where they made both free throws. The Golden Flashes also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.