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Long Island vs Mercyhurst Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Long Island University Sharks | Mercyhurst Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-10 | 14-15 |
| Where | Mercyhurst Athletic Center, Erie, PA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
Long Island University Sharks Betting Preview
The Long Island University Sharks beat Saint Francis and Wagner, and they play Chicago State next. LIU has won 8 of its last 9 games.
The Long Island University Sharks are averaging 76.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jamal Fuller is averaging 16 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Malachi Davis is averaging 14.8 points and 3.4 assists. Greg Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Jomo Goings is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Long Island University Sharks are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.2 percent from the free throw line. The Long Island University Sharks are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers beat Saint Francis and lost to Wagner, and they play Central Connecticut next. Mercyhurst has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Mercyhurst Lakers are averaging 71 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Bernie Blunt III is averaging 17.2 points and 2.3 assists, while Jake Lemelman is averaging 13.6 points and 2.6 rebounds. Qadir Martin is the third double-digit scorer, and Mykolas Ivanauskas is dishing 0.4 assists. The Mercyhurst Lakers are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Mercyhurst Lakers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Mercyhurst has won nine of its last 10 day games at Owen McCormick Court at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- LIU has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the LIU Sharks will win
- LIU has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Mercyhurst has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Long Island vs Mercyhurst Prediction
LIU has been the better team this season, but it’s also had issues covering as a favorite and does have 8 road losses. Mercyhurst has seen 9 of its 13 wins come at home, and it gave LIU a scare on the road last month. Mercyhurst and LIU have played three times over the last 13 months, and the average margin of victory has been 5.3 points. Two of those games went into overtime. LIU has this thing where it allows teams to hang around. Give me Mercyhurst and the bucket.
