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Mercyhurst vs Chicago State Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks
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Chicago State (3-20) vs Mercyhurst (12-13)
February 6, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago State +1 — Over/Under: 130.5
The Mercyhurst Lakers and Chicago State Cougars meet Thursday in 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 PreviewÂ
The Mercyhurst Lakers beat St. Francis and Fairleigh Dickinson, and they play Le Moyne, Central Connecticut, and Stonehill next. The Mercyhurst Lakers are averaging 66.2 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jeff Planutis is averaging 14.9 points and 1.4 assists, while Aidan Reichert is averaging 13.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bernie Blunt III is the third double-digit scorer and Shemar Rathan-Mayes is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Mercyhurst Lakers are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Mercyhurst Lakers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago State Cougars Betting PreviewÂ
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Central Connecticut, beat LIU, and they play St. Francis, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Le Moyne next. The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 60.9 points on 37.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Jalen Forrest is averaging 10.9 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Gabe Spinelli is averaging 9.2 points and 2.5 assists. Noble Crawford is dishing 2 assists and Troy McKoy Jr. is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- The home team has won four of Mercyhurst’s last five games.
- Mercyhurst has lost seven of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 12 Thursday home games.
- Mercyhurst has won each of its last four games against the Northeast Conference.
- Mercyhurst has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Chicago State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-17.6).
- Chicago State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (86.9).
- Mercyhurst ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (44.3%).
- Mercyhurst ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.1%).
Mercyhurst vs Chicago State Injury Report
Neither Mercyhurst nor Chicago State have a player listed on its injury report.
Mercyhurst vs Chicago State Prediction
Chicago State is getting too much respect with this line, and I’m not buying it. Chicago State has three wins on the season, and a recent upset win over LIU doesn’t move the needle much. I need to see more from Chicago State before I’m convinced this is a team worth looking at. Mercyhurst has 12 wins on the season and has seen four of those wins come on the road. Chicago State is possibly the worst offensive team in the country, and it’s not like the scoring defense is much better. We’re being asked to lay less than a full bucket to fade a team with three wins. Give me Mercyhurst on Thursday night.
