Binghamton Bearcats vs Mercyhurst Lakers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Mercyhurst vs Binghamton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Binghamton.

Mercyhurst vs Binghamton Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lakers and Bearcats. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bearcats at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and Binghamton is favored by -7.5 at home against Mercyhurst.

Mercyhurst vs. Binghamton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Mercyhurst Lakers at Binghamton Bearcats
Where: Binghamton at Events Center (Binghamton)
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds BING -7.5, MRCY +279 | BING -364 O/U 131.5

Lakers Preview: Can the Lakers Pull Off a Road Win?

Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games

The Lakers fell to 3-7 on the season after an 82-57 loss to Kent State on Sunday. Mercyhurst was +18 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 36-24 at halftime, the Lakers allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 139, surpassing the O/U line of 127.5.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

The Lakers managed just 57 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 6-for-18, and connected on 83.3% of their free throws, though they only attempted 6.

VonCameron Davis led the way with 17 points, hitting 2-of-5 from deep. Jeff Planutis also made 2 threes, finishing with 16 points, while Cli'Ron Hornbeak added 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Lakers Team Defense

Mercyhurst gave up 82 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. The Lakers also conceded 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.

From the free-throw line, Mercyhurst's opponent went 19/24, hitting 79% of their shots. The Lakers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bearcats Preview: Will the Bearcats Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game/Games

Binghamton improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-62 road win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Bearcats entered the game as +2 point underdogs but came away with the win, covering the spread.

After leading 33-22 at halftime, Binghamton scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points (134) fell just under the O/U line of 140.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 72 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 from the line.

Chris Walker was the standout performer, scoring 30 points on 10 of 14 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range. Ocypher Owens added 12 points and 9 rebounds, while Zek Tekin contributed 5 assists despite shooting just 25% from the field.

Bearcats Team Defense

Even with Binghamton's defense holding them to 62 points, the Bearcats couldn't capitalize on their offensive opportunities, shooting just 40% from the field on 60 attempts. They fared better inside, converting 51% of their two-point shots (21/41).

From beyond the arc, Binghamton struggled, hitting only 3 of 19 three-point attempts for 15%. They also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. The Bearcats gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lakers vs Bearcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Mercyhurst has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 60 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bearcats have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.