Mercyhurst Lakers vs Sacramento State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Looking to win big? The Lakers and Hornets face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at The Hornets Nest in Sacramento, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 129.5 points, and Sacramento State is favored by -9.5 against Mercyhurst in a non-conference matchup.
MERCYHURST LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets -9.5
This game will be played at The Hornets Nest at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-58 in favor of the Hornets.
- Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Will Mercyhurst Make it Happen on the Road?
Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games
Mercyhurst faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 27th, as they went on the road to take on the California Golden Bears. The Lakers entered the game as heavy +22.5 point underdogs and ultimately fell short, losing 81-55.
After trailing 41-23 at halftime, Mercyhurst managed to score 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 140.5.
Mercyhurst’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 3 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they managed just 7 offensive rebounds and 7 assists as a team.
Jeremiah Wilkinson was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 25 points and 4 assists. Bernie Blunt III was also efficient, making 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.
Mercyhurst’s defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Lakers allowed 29 made field goals on 53 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Mercyhurst gave up 11 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 52% from three-point range. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws.
Does Sacramento State Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Sacramento State pulled off a 63-61 road win over Air Force on Wednesday, November 27th. The Hornets entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.
After trailing 33-22 at halftime, Sacramento State turned things around by scoring 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Air Force to 28. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 130 O/U line.
Sacramento State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 37.1% on two-point attempts. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.
Jeffrey Mills led the Hornets with 19 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 44.4% from three. Ethan Taylor had a rough shooting night, going 2 for 12 from the field and 1 for 9 from beyond the arc, but contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Despite Sacramento State’s strong defensive effort, they couldn’t come away with the win, allowing 61 points on 35% shooting. The Hornets held their opponent to 41% on two-point attempts, with just 10 makes on 24 tries.
From beyond the arc, Sacramento State gave up 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 30 times, where they converted 17 free throws (56%). The Hornets allowed 8 offensive rebounds.