The Long Island Sharks (9-11, 5-0 NEC) are 7.5-point favorites as they try to extend a five-game winning streak when they host the Mercyhurst Lakers (8-12, 2-3 NEC) on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Steinberg Wellness Center. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 126.5 points.
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LIU Cover -7.5 vs Mercyhurst -110
LIU vs. Mercyhurst betting lines
- LIU moneyline odds to win: -341
- Mercyhurst moneyline odds to win: +267
- Spread: LIU (-7.5)
- Total: 126.5
LIU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- LIU has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in six opportunities at home, and it has covered six times in 10 opportunities on the road.
- When playing at home, the Sharks exceed the total 16.7% of the time (one of six games). They hit the over more often on the road, exceeding the total in 40% of games (four of 10).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Sharks have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 67.6 points per contest over that span compared to the 68.6 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- LIU’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 61.4 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 67.2 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Sharks’ 5.8 made three-pointers per-game average in their last 10 games are less than the 6.3 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 32.8% compared to their season-long percentage of 31.7% from deep.
LIU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-7-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 8-5-0)
- O-U-P: 6-12-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 4-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (244th in nation) | 41.5 (78th) | 32 (217th) | 29.6 (98th) | 12.5 (271st) | 11.8 (227th) |
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Mercyhurst statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Mercyhurst has been better against the spread on the road (7-6-0) than at home (2-2-0) this year.
- Lakers games have finished above the over/under more often at home (two times out of four) than on the road (six of 13) this year.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Lakers have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (3-10).
Recent trends
- The Lakers have played worse offensively over their past 10 games, averaging 63 points per contest, 2.3 fewer points their than season average of 65.3.
- Over its past 10 games, Mercyhurst is surrendering 68.7 points per game, compared to its season average of 69.1 points allowed.
- The Lakers are making 6.4 threes per game with a 34.2% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.3 and 32.7%.
Mercyhurst betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 9-8-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 (299th in nation) | 47.1 (338th) | 25.3 (361st) | 31.6 (203rd) | 12.3 (287th) | 10 (46th) |
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