- LIU is a -8.5 point favorite vs Mercyhurst
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Mercyhurst / LIU TV channel: ESPN+
The Mercyhurst Lakers visit Steinberg Wellness Center to take on the LIU Sharks on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Brooklyn, NY.
LIU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The Mercyhurst vs. LIU Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Mercyhurst vs. LIU Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Mercyhurst vs LIU Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts LIU will win this college basketball game with 74.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Mercyhurst vs LIU Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts LIU will cover the spread with 59.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Mercyhurst Basketball Best Bets Today:
- LIU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+23.25 Units / 54% ROI)
- LIU has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- LIU have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- LIU has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- LIU has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
LIU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Mercyhurst has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 12 games (+14.05 Units / 74% ROI)
- Mercyhurst has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
- Mercyhurst has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+4.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Mercyhurst have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.30 Units / 28% ROI)
- Mercyhurst has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 away games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
Mercyhurst Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Mercyhurst has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).
- 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.05 Units / 65.25% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
LIU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
LIU has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.45 Units / 14.94% ROI).
- 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 10.56% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
Mercyhurst Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercyhurst has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (191 assists/ 157 TOs) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Mercyhurst shot 80% from the free throw line (421/525) last season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 73%
Mercyhurst is shooting 76% from the free throw line (561/737) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 71%
Mercyhurst has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (157 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 12.4
LIU Offensive Stats & Trends:
Mercyhurst has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (324 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Mercyhurst has 120 steals this season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams
Mercyhurst has averaged 8.0 steals per game (120 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Mercyhurst has 347 steals since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams
Mercyhurst Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercyhurst has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (191 assists/ 157 TOs) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Mercyhurst shot 80% from the free throw line (421/525) last season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 73%
Mercyhurst is shooting 76% from the free throw line (561/737) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 71%
Mercyhurst has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (157 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 12.4
LIU Defensive Stats & Trends:
Mercyhurst has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (324 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Mercyhurst has 120 steals this season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams
Mercyhurst has averaged 8.0 steals per game (120 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Mercyhurst has 347 steals since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd most among Northeast Teams
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