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Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Prediction 2/27/25 College Basketball Picks

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Mercyhurst (14-16) vs Chicago State (4-25)

February 27, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Mercyhurst -6.5 — Over/Under: 139.5

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The Chicago State Cougars and Mercyhurst Lakers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Here’s a Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Prediction. This article will include a Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Pick.

Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview 

The Chicago State Cougars lost to Central Connecticut and Wagner, and they play St. Francis next. Chicago State has lost five straight games and hasn’t won on the road since January 3.

The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 62.2 points on 37.7 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jalen Forrest is averaging 12.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Noble Crawford is averaging 9.7 points and 2.1 assists. Gabe Spinelli is dishing 3 assists and Troy McKoy Jr. is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.2 rebounds per game.

Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview 

The Mercyhurst Lakers recently lost to Stonehill and beat Fairleigh Dickinson. Mercyhurst is having a senior night with a roster that has six seniors. 

The Mercyhurst Lakers are averaging 67.2 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 47 percent shooting. Jeff Planutis is averaging 15 points and 1.7 assists, while Aidan Reichert is averaging 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bernie Blunt III is the third double-digit scorer and Shemar Rathan-Mayes is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Mercyhurst Lakers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Mercyhurst Lakers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win

  • Chicago State has lost 14 of its last 16 night games.
  • Mercyhurst has won seven of its last eight home games.
  • Mercyhurst has won the first half in five of its last six games against the Northeast Conference at Owen McCormick Court at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

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  • Mercyhurst ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (44.4%).
  • Mercyhurst ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.5).
  • Chicago State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (-23.6).
  • Chicago State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (47.7%).

Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Injury Report

Neither Chicago State nor Mercyhurst have a player listed on its injury report.

Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Prediction

Chicago State beat Mercyhurst earlier this month so there’s reason to consider the points. However, Chicago State is a bad basketball team no matter how you slice it and it’s a ridiculous 1-16 SU on the road. Mercyhurst has won 10 of its 12 home games and is a profitable 16-10-1 ATS on the season. Mercyhurst simply can’t afford to play with a game like this in terms of the NEC standings. Chicago State is one of the worst teams in college basketball. I’ll lay the points with Mercyhurst at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Mercyhurst -6.5


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