Stonehill Skyhawks vs Mercyhurst Lakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25
Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Lakers face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Lakers are hosting the game at Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, PA. Stonehill is favored by -2.5 in this Northeast conference contest against Mercyhurst. The game’s over/under currently sits at 133.5 points.
STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS MERCYHURST LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mercyhurst Lakers +2.5
This game will be played at Mercyhurst Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.
WHY BET THE MERCYHURST LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-70 in favor of the Lakers.
- Not only will Mercyhurst pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 152 points.
Can Stonehill Lock in a Road Win?
The Skyhawks improved to 6-7 on the season with a 70-65 road win over Lafayette on Sunday. Stonehill entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Stonehill led 28-27 at halftime and outscored Lafayette 42-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 135, just over the 134.5 O/U line.
Stonehill’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 45% of their threes (9/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 65% of their free throws (13/20).
Louie Semona was perfect from beyond the arc, going 3/3 and finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Caleb Williams also contributed 15 points, while Justin Vander Baan added 14 points and 11 boards.
Stonehill’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s defense limited their opponent to 6 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 attempts, shooting 65%. Stonehill gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Lakers Grab a Win at Home?
The Lakers dropped to 3-9 on the season after a 67-46 road loss to West Virginia on Sunday. Despite being +32 point underdogs, Mercyhurst managed to cover the spread.
Mercyhurst trailed 35-22 at halftime and scored 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 136 O/U line.
In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers managed just 46 points, shooting 28.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, with two-point shooting at 27.8% (10/36) and three-point shooting at 29.4% (5/17). They did hit 78.6% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 attempts.
Javon Small led the Lakers with 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 42.9% overall. Aidan Reichert added 14 points, while Eduardo Andre was a perfect 6/6 from the field, also scoring 14. Toby Okani contributed 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Mercyhurst’s defense gave up 67 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field, with 25 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Lakers struggled, as their opponents connected on 60% of their two-point shots, going 20/33.
From beyond the arc, Mercyhurst held their opponents to 5/19 shooting, just 26% from three-point range. The Lakers also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12, shooting 66%. Mercyhurst allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.