| MATCHUP | New Haven Chargers | Mercyhurst Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-11 | 10-11 |
| Where | Mercyhurst Athletic Center, Erie, PA | |
| When | Thursday, January 29, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
New Haven Chargers Betting Preview
The New Haven Chargers beat Chicago State, lost to Mercyhurst, and they play Saint Francis next. New Haven has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The New Haven Chargers are averaging 68.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jabri Fitzpatrick is averaging 11.8 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Najimi George is averaging 11.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. Andre Pasha is the third double-digit scorer and Stefano Faloppa is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The New Haven Chargers are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Haven Chargers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers beat New Haven and Chicago State, and they play Chicago State next. Mercyhurst won 3 straight games.
The Mercyhurst Lakers are averaging 69.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Bernie Blunt III is averaging 16.2 points and 2 assists, while Jake Lemelman is averaging 13 points and 2.4 rebounds. Mykolas Ivanauskas is dishing 0.5 assists and Qadir Martin is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Mercyhurst Lakers are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Mercyhurst Lakers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Mercyhurst has won 13 of its last 15 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- New Haven has lost six of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- New Haven has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the New Haven Chargers will win
- Mercyhurst has lost each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- New Haven has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
New Haven vs Mercyhurst Prediction
New Haven has 3 road wins this season and has been in a handful of close games, so you can make a case for the road team. However, we just saw Mercyhurst beat New Haven six days ago, shooting 49 percent from the field and 43 percent from three. I’d assume Mercyhurst will be even more comfortable at home where its won 7 games. Also, Mercyhurst is a profitable 12-7 ATS on the season which includes covers in 7 of its last 10 games. It’s not pretty ball, but Mercyhurst has been a cash cow over the last month. Give me the home team.