| MATCHUP | Mercyhurst Lakers | Long Island University Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-16 | 23-10 |
| Spread | +6.5 -110 | -6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +200 | -245 |
| Total | Over 137.5 (-110) | Under 137.5 (-110) |
| Where | Long Island University Stadium | |
| When | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
The Mercyhurst Lakers and the Long Island University Sharks meet Tuesday in Northeast Conference Tournament college basketball action from Steinberg Wellness Center in New York. Here’s a Mercyhurst vs Long Island U prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Mercyhurst vs LIU pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview
At the 18-game mark this year, the Lakers were sitting at 7-11 overall. Mercyhurst hit a four-game win streak after that, then stumbled with losses to Chicago State, Fairleigh Dickinson and Le Moyne over the next four. The Lakers are 5-2 since then with wins over Saint Francis, LIU, Stonehill (twice) and Fairleigh Dickinson. That gives the team a 17-16 overall record this year.
In the Stonehill rematch back on Saturday the Lakers were coming back out onto the floor after the break with a 23-19 advantage. Mercyhurst finished off the game with a 33-32 run and eventually powered out the victory 56-51 in the end. The Lakers’ leading scorer was Cameron Johnson with 17 points and five rebounds while Bernie Blunt added 13 points with seven boards.
LIU Sharks Betting Preview
Over on the Long Island University side, they opened the season on an 11-8 run over their first 19 games, then hit a six-game win streak in January/February. The Sharks posted a 2-2 run over the next four with losses to New Haven and Mercyhurst, then beat Chicago State (twice), Fairleigh Dickinson and Wagner in the next four games. That gives the team a 23-10 record this year.
Matched up against Wagner on Saturday the Sharks were sitting in the locker room with a 23-23 tie on the scoreboard. LIU hit a 41-33 run the rest of the way and eventually powered out the victory 64-56 as the game wound to a close. The Sharks’ leading scorer was Greg Gordon with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists alongside four steals in 37 minutes of action on the floor.
Mercyhurst Lakers @ LIU Sharks Betting Trends: March 10, 2026
Why the LIU Sharks will win
- LIU has won each of its last 12 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Mercyhurst has lost each of its last three road games following a home win.
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Mercyhurst has won four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- LIU ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.1).
- LIU ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.0%).
- Mercyhurst ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.2).
- Mercyhurst ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
Mercyhurst vs LIU Prediction
I’ll lean toward Long Island U. The Sharks didn’t shoot well versus Wagner over the weekend, hitting just 41.5 percent from the field and 13.3 percent (2-of-15) from outside. LIU gave up just 32.1 percent shooting on defense though, and scored 14 points off 13 Seahawks turnovers. Long Island U is 4-0 in their last quartet with 73 or more points scored in three of those games.
LIU beat Mercyhurst at home 60-58 back on January 8 but then took a 91-83 loss in the road rematch on February 21. In that defeat the Sharks shot well (57.4 percent) but also gave up 54 percent shooting on defense with 13 turnovers for 20 Mercyhurst points. LIU needs to keep a lid on the mistakes in this tournament rematch.