Mercyhurst vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 5

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  • Lafayette is a -1.5 point favorite vs Mercyhurst
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Mercyhurst / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Mercyhurst Lakers visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards on Dec. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Easton, PA.

Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The Mercyhurst vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Mercyhurst vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Mercyhurst+1.5 -118O 130.5 -105-105
Lafayette -1.5 -102U 130.5 -115-115

Mercyhurst vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Mercyhurst will win this college basketball game with 61.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Mercyhurst vs Lafayette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Mercyhurst will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 6 games (+17.75 Units / 220% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 6 games (+3.45 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Mercyhurst has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.80 Units / 35% ROI)

Mercyhurst Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mercyhurst has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.75 Units / 185.08% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.95 Units / -76.8% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI

Mercyhurst Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (209 rebounds/9 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Lafayette has forced 12.6 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/9 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.9

Lafayette allowed 66.5 points per game (2,060 points/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 68.1

Lafayette allowed 66.5 points per game (2,060 points/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette has averaged 65.8 points per game (4,736 points/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Lafayette averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (243 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Lafayette has 16.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Mercyhurst Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (209 rebounds/9 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Lafayette has forced 12.6 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/9 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.9

Lafayette allowed 66.5 points per game (2,060 points/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 68.1

Lafayette allowed 66.5 points per game (2,060 points/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette has averaged 65.8 points per game (4,736 points/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Lafayette averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (243 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Lafayette has 16.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3


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