Mercyhurst vs St. Francis (PA) Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Mercyhurst Lakers and the Saint Francis PA Red Flash meet Saturday in college basketball action from DeGol Arena in Loretto. Here’s a Mercyhurst vs St. Francis PA prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Mercyhurst vs St. Francis PA 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

The Lakers managed a spotty 7-11 overall record in their first 18 outings of the year. A four-game win streak came next however, as Mercyhurst beat Central Connecticut, New Haven, Chicago State and New Haven again. After that came losses to Chicago State and Fairleigh Dickinson sandwiched around a win over St. Francis, giving the Lakers a 12-13 run over their first 25 outings.

On Thursday versus Le Moyne, the Lakers were ahead 29-25 going into the second half. Mercyhurst was outscored 33-28 the rest of the way however, leading to a tough loss on the road in the end 58-57. Bernie Blunt posted 14 points with five rebounds and two assists while Jake Lemelman added 12 points with five rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes of work in the defeat.

Saint Francis PA Red Flash Betting Preview

Over on the Saint Francis side, they limped to a 2-12 record in their first 14 games this year. The Flash would beat Fairleigh Dickinson, Wagner, Stonehill and Chicago State over the next half-dozen games, though. Saint Francis then took losses to New Haven, Mercyhurst, Le Moyne and Chicago State in the next four outings, giving the team a 6-18 record in their first 24 outings this year.

Matched up against Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday, the Flash were trailing 29-25 going into the second half. St. Francis PA didn’t end up getting any closer than that on a 37-34 deficit the rest of the way and took the loss on the road 66-59 by game’s end. Chris Moncrief had 14 points with two rebounds in the defeat and Gestin Liberis had 13 points with seven boards.

Mercyhurst Lakers @ Saint Francis Red Flash Betting Trends: February 14, 2026

Why the Saint Francis Red Flash will win

• The home team has won seven of Mercyhurst’s last eight games.
• Mercyhurst has lost 11 of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Mercyhurst has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win

• Saint Francis has lost each of its last five games.
• Mercyhurst has won each of its last three day games following a road loss.
• Mercyhurst has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Mercyhurst vs St. Francis PA Prediction

I’ll lean toward Saint Francis I suppose. The Flash shot a miserable 31.7 percent from the field in their latest loss on the road to Fairleigh Dickinson, adding 19.2 percent from three-point range (5-of-26) and 52.3 percent shooting surrendered on defense. St Francis PA was outscored in the paint 34-28 as well. That gives the Flash five straight losses, giving up 80 or more points in four of those.

These teams last met up back on February 5 in a dramatic 98-89 overtime road loss for the Flash. In that one Saint Francis shot very well (49.2 percent) but got out-rebounded 39-27 and outscored in the paint 48-42. The 15 turnovers and 48.5 percent shooting allowed on defense didn’t help either. Saint Francis has a lot to clean up in the home rematch but I think they can pull it off if all goes well.

Andrew Jett's Pick: St. Francis PA Red Flash +3.5