Mercyhurst vs Marshall Prediction 11/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Mercyhurst vs Marshall Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Marshall Thundering Herd Preview

Marshall has a 4-1 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the Sun Belt conference. They are 3-2 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 2-1 away record. Marshall is coming off a 98-70 home win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and will face Lipscomb and UNC Wilmington next.

Offensively, Marshall averages 87 points per game, which ranks 79th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 82 points per game (308th). The Thundering Herd shoot with 50% from the field (60th), and with 40% from beyond the arc (28th). They shoot with 75% from the free throw line (95th), and grab 38 rebounds per game (178th), while dishing out 21 assists per game (11th) and committing 16 turnovers per game (348th).

Wyatt Fricks leads Marshall in scoring, with an average of 16 points and 4.8 rebounds. Matthew Van Komen follows with 12.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Jalen Speer adds 12.4 points and 7 assists per game.

Mercyhurst Lakers Preview

Mercyhurst has a 3-3 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the NEC conference. They are 4-1 ATS, 2-3 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 1-3 away record. Mercyhurst is coming off a 71-76 away loss against Miami (OH) and will face West Virginia and Lafayette next.

Offensively, Mercyhurst averages 71 points per game, which ranks 298th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 64 points per game (46th). The Lakers shoot with 47% from the field (143rd), and with 31% from beyond the arc (260th). They shoot with 65% from the free throw line (315th), and grab 33 rebounds per game (298th), while dishing out 17 assists per game (81st) and committing 12 turnovers per game (129th).

Bernie Blunt III leads Mercyhurst in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points per game. Jake Lemelman follows with 12.7 points per game, while Mykolaus Ivanauskas adds 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Mercyhurst Lakers @ Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends: November 23, 2025

Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win

• Marshall has won each of its last seven home games against non-Conference opponents.
• Mercyhurst has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Mercyhurst’s last four games.

Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win

• Mercyhurst has won each of its last four night games following a road loss.
• Marshall has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Matchup/League Facts

• Marshall ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.0).
• Marshall ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (12.0).
• Mercyhurst ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.5).
• Mercyhurst ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.2).

Mercyhurst vs Marshall Prediction

In this Mercyhurst vs Marshall Prediction, Marshall is coming as -12.5 home favorites. Marshall has been excellent this season and has lost only once in its five games played. They have been undefeated at home and are facing a Mercyhurst team that is just 1-3 on the road. Marshall has a superior offense, scoring 16 points per game more than Mercyhurst, having also better shooting percentages and the edge both in rebounding and in assists made, where they are the 11th-best team in the country. I expect the hosts to get the job done in this one, so take Marshal land lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Marshall -12.5