| MATCHUP | Wagner Seahawks | Mercyhurst Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-16 | 13-14 |
| Where | Mercyhurst Athletic Center, Erie, PA | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
Mercyhurst Lakers Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers have a 13-14 overall record and an 8-6 record in the NEC. They are coming off a 94-79 road win against Saint Francis and their previous three games were a 58-57 road loss against Le Moyne, a 55-52 road loss against FDU and a 98-89 home win against Saint Francis.
Offensively, Mercyhurst averages 68.1 points per game, while allowing 66 points per game defensively. The Lakers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 32.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Bernie Blunt III leads Mercyhurst in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 42.2% from the field and 85.1% from the free throw line. Qadir Martin is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game. Jake Lemelman leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Wagner Seahawks Preview
The Wagner Seahawks have a 9-16 overall record and a 4-10 record in the NEC. They are coming off a 68-57 road win against Stonehill and their previous three games were a 67-57 home loss against Long Island, an 84-67 road loss against Central Connecticut State and a 79-78 home win against Le Moyne.
Offensively, Wagner averages 71.9 points per game, while allowing 73.5 points per game defensively. The Seahawks shoot with 44% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.
Nick Jones leads Wagner in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game, while shooting with 42.4% from the field and 80.4% from the free throw line. Binael Basil is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Jaden Baker leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game.
Wagner Seahawks @ Mercyhurst Lakers Betting Trends: February 19, 2026
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Wagner has lost each of its last seven night games following a road loss.
- Mercyhurst has won 15 of its last 17 home games.
- Mercyhurst has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 home games.
Why the Wagner Seahawks will win
- Mercyhurst has lost eight of its last 10 night games.
- The road team has won the first half in each of Mercyhurst’s last three games.
Wagner vs Mercyhurst Prediction
In this Wagner vs Mercyhurst Prediction, Mercyhurst is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Mercyhurst has been the better team this season but are 2-3 in their last 5 games following a four-game winning streak. They have been very strong against the spread this season with a 16-9 ATS record, while Wagner is 3-7 both straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games. Mercyhurst has a top-40 defense in the entire nation and I expect them to get the job done at home and cover the spread.