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Stonehill vs Mercyhurst Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/3/25
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Mercyhurst (6-9) vs Stonehill College (8-7)
January 3, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Mercyhurst +2.5 / Stonehill College -2.5 — Over/Under: 133.5
The Stonehill Skyhawks and Mercyhurst Lakers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Here’s a Stonehill vs Mercyhurst Prediction. This article will include a Stonehill vs Mercyhurst Pick.
Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Preview
The Stonehill Skyhawks beat New Hampshire and Lafayette, and they play St. Francis, LIU, and Chicago State next. The Stonehill Skyhawks are averaging 71.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Josh Morgan is averaging 13.8 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Todd Brogna is averaging 12.1 points and 6 rebounds. Hermann Koffi is grabbing 3.2 rebounds and Louie Semona is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Stonehill Skyhawks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The Stonehill Skyhawks are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers lost to Binghamton and West Virginia, and they play Central Connecticut, St. Francis, and Le Moyne next. The Mercyhurst Lakers are averaging 65.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Jeff Planutis is averaging 14.6 points and 1.7 assists, while Aidan Reichert is averaging 11.6 points and 4.9 rebounds. Bernie Blunt III is the third double-digit scorer and Shemar Rathan-Mayes is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Mercyhurst Lakers are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Mercyhurst Lakers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Stonehill Skyhawks will win
- Mercyhurst has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Stonehill has won three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mercyhurst ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.9).
- Mercyhurst ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.2%).
- Stonehill ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.79).
Stonehill vs Mercyhurst Prediction
The Mercyhurst Lakers should have their chances to win this game at home, but I’m not betting on it. The Mercyhurst Lakers have lost 5 of their last 6 games and their offense has been a mess. Mercyhurst has scored 60 or fewer points in three straight games. Yes, Mercyhurst has seen four of its six wins come at home, but who cares? The Stonehill Skyhawks have more bite offensively, and they’ve covered six of their last eight games. It’s hard to get behind Mercyhurst with confidence, and we’re not being asked to lay much. Just a bucket. Give me Stonehill for a second road win this season.
