St. Francis vs Mercyhurst Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Francis vs Mercyhurst  Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  January 30th, at the MAC. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Red Flash’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Lakers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Francis

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Mercyhurst

-Recent betting trends in games played between Saint Francis and Mercyhurst

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

Saint Francis Looks to Bounce Back

Saint Francis in the last game faced off against Wagner and they ended up falling short. Saint Francis scored 66 points, while the defense gave up 68 points and that led to the defeat. Guard Riley Barker had a strong game putting up 15 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against LIU the offense was better scoring 74 points and that was enough for the 10-point victory. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start. 

Saint Francis comes into this game with an 8-14 record overall and they have gone 10-9 against the spread. The Red Flash are averaging 70.9 points while the other defense is giving up 72.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 264th in the league while the defense is ranked 225th in the league. Guard Riley Parker is averaging 12.7 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 42 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Mercyhurst is Picking up Steam

Mercyhurst is picking up steam and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Wagner, they won 71-66 and in the last game against the LIU Sharks, they ended up winning 85-80 in overtime. Bernie Blunt was the top player for Mercyhurst putting up 27 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Jef Plantus put up 23 points, one rebound, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points per game. 

Mercyhurst comes into this game with a 10-13 record overall and they have gone 11-8-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 11 of the 20 games so far this season. Mercyhurst is averaging 66.3 points while their defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 339th in the league while the defense is ranked 121st. Jeff Plantuis is averaging 14.7 points while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Mercyhurst Will Beat Saint Francis

• Saint Francis has lost each of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
• Mercyhurst has won four of its last five home games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Saint Francis’ last seven games.

Saint Francis vs Mercyhurst Prediction

At home this season Meruhurst has been a different team and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The St Francis defense is going to really struggle here, and that will end up being the difference here. Sain Francis’ offense on paper is technically better than Mercyhurst but their offense isn’t going to be as good as they have been this season. Mercyhurst will end up cruising here. Back Mercyhurst will win this game and cover the spread.