Mercyhurst Lakers vs Stonehill Skyhawks Matchup

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

Stonehill vs Mercyhurst Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Lakers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Lakers at Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, PA. Get ready to place your bets! Stonehill come into this Northeast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.

Stonehill vs. Mercyhurst Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stonehill Skyhawks at Mercyhurst Lakers
Where: Erie at Mercyhurst Athletic Center
Date: Friday, January 3rd
Betting Odds STNH -2.5, STNH -142 | MRCY +117 O/U 133.5

Skyhawks Preview: Will the Stonehill Defense Show Up on the Road?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill improved to 6-7 on the season with a 70-65 road win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Skyhawks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Stonehill led 28-27 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game ended at 135, just over the 134.5 O/U line.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

Stonehill's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in part to hitting 45% from three-point range, going 9-for-20 from beyond the arc.

Louie Semona was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, while also shooting 66.7% overall and adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Caleb Williams also scored 15 points, though he didn't record an assist.

Skyhawks Team Defense

Stonehill's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/54). They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, giving up a 48% shooting rate from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Stonehill's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Stonehill gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lakers Preview: Can the Lakers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Mercyhurst dropped to 3-9 on the season after a 67-46 road loss to West Virginia on Sunday. The Lakers, who were +32 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.

Trailing 35-22 at halftime, Mercyhurst scored 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points (113) fell short of the O/U line of 136.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

Mercyhurst's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 46 points and shooting 28.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, with two-point shooting at 27.8% and three-point shooting at 29.4%.

Javon Small led the team with 19 points and 7 assists, while Aidan Reichert and Eduardo Andre each added 14 points. Andre was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, and Toby Okani contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 62.5%.

Lakers Team Defense

Mercyhurst gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. The Lakers allowed 60% shooting from two-point range, as the other team went 20/33 on those attempts.

From beyond the arc, Mercyhurst held the other team to 5/19 shooting, or 26%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Lakers allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Stonehill has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 68 points per game.
In their last five home games, Mercyhurst has averaged 57 points per game while allowing 71. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Skyhawks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.