Mercyhurst vs Wagner Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Mercyhurst vs Wagner Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Spiro Sports Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lakers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Seahawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Mercyhurst

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wagner

-Recent betting trends in games played between Mercyhurst and Wagner

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Lakers and Seahawks. 

Wagner Looks for Second Straight Win

Wagner at times has been a bit inconsistent but they are coming off a win in the last game. Wagner faced off against Central Connecticut and they scored 62 points and they ended up winning by five points. Ja’Kair Sanchez put up 19 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Zarie Williams also had a huge putting up 18 points, one rebound, and one assist. Two games ago against Fairleigh Dickinson, Wagner scored only 59 points and they ended up losing by 12 points. 

Wagner sits with a 9-7 record and they have gone 6-7 against the spread. The over has hit in only 1 of the 13 games so far this season. Wagner is averaging 63.8 points while their defense is giving up 57.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 352nd in the league while the defense is ranked 4th in the league. This is a team that wants to play at a slower pace and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Zaire Williams has been the top player averaging 12.5 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field. Wagner will face St. Francis following this one.

Why Wagner Will Beat Mercyhurst

• Mercyhurst has lost each of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wagner has won five of its last six day games.
• Wagner has won the first half in four of its last five day games at Spiro Sports Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Mercyhurst is Struggling

Mercyhurst is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against Le Moyne, the offense wasn’t good enough and they ended up losing 79-63. At halftime, they were down 35-28 and in the second half it got even worse and that led to the defeat. Guard Bernie Blunt was the top offensive player putting up 15 points, five assists, and four rebounds. 

Mercyhurst comes into this game with a 7-12 record and they have gone 8-7-1 against the spread. Mercyhurst on the season is averaging 65.1 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 348th in the league while the defense is ranked 115th in the league. As a team, they are shooting 36.82 percent from the free throw line which is 76.82 percent from the charity stripe. Jeff Planutis is averaging 14.2 points while shooting 44.9 percent from and 36.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Mercyhurst Will Beat Wagner

• Wagner has lost five of its last six games against the Northeast Conference at Spiro Sports Center.
• The road team has won six of Wagner’s last eight games.

Mercyhurst vs Wagner Prediction

This game is going to be lower scoring and both offenses are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Wagner’s defense has been strong all season giving up only 57.9 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a major way here. Wagner’s offense hasn’t been exactly elite and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that is going to be the difference here. Back the under to cash with ease. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under