| MATCHUP | Mercyhurst Lakers | Chicago State Cougers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-11 | 2-19 |
| Spread | -5.5 -108 | +5.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -230 | +190 |
| Total | Over 129.5 (-112) | Under 129.5 (-108) |
| Where | Jones Convocation Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
The Mercyhurst Lakers and Chicago State Cougars meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Jones Convocation Center. Here’s a Mercyhurst vs Chicago State Prediction. This article will include a Mercyhurst vs Chicago State Pick.
Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers beat New Haven and Chicago State, and they play Saint Francis next. Mercyhurst won 4 straight games.
The Mercyhurst Lakers are averaging 69.7 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Bernie Blunt III is averaging 16 points and 2.1 assists, while Jake Lemelman is averaging 12.9 points and 2.4 rebounds. Mykolas Ivanauskas is dishing 0.4 assists and Qadir Martin is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Mercyhurst Lakers are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Mercyhurst Lakers are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Saint Francis and Mercyhurst, and they play Central Connecticut next. Chicago State has lost 10 straight games.
The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 65 points on 39.2 percent shooting and allowing 79.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Doyel Cockrill III is averaging 13.3 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Marcus Tankersley is averaging 12.9 points and 1.9 assists. CJ Ray is the third double-digit scorer, and Braelon Bush is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- Mercyhurst has lost 12 of its last 15 road games.
- The home team has won 18 of Chicago State’s last 24 games.
- Mercyhurst has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 16 games against the Northeast Conference.
- Mercyhurst has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Mercyhurst vs Chicago State Prediction
Chicago State took Mercyhurst down to the wire a few days ago, but that’s about the only thing going for this squad. Chicago State is terrible. With just two wins on the season, Chicago State is also 8-12 ATS. This squad has zero betting value and doesn’t defend. Mercyhurst is a profitable 13-7 ATS on the season and is an above-average team at both ends of the floor. If Mercyhurst is one of the better teams in the NEC, this game shouldn’t be close. I’m going to lay the points. Chicago State does nothing for me this season.