Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Chicago State vs Mercyhurst

The Chicago State Cougars go up against the Mercyhurst Lakers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, January 25.

The total line looks to be on the low side at 131.5. There’s a strong chance that Chicago State and Mercyhurst will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

Chicago State Cougars suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 81-60 scoreline occurred on the road against Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash.

Mercyhurst Lakers got the win in their last game. A 61-57 triumph occurred on the road when meeting New Haven Chargers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 90-68 in favor of Mercyhurst when they last played Chicago State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Mercyhurst	17-17	2357	2291	66	12-3	5-14	1L
Chicago State	7-25	2105	2434	-329	5-6	2-19	3L

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Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Prediction & Picks

Our expert Chicago State vs Mercyhurst betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 131.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -115 and cheer on points.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Chicago State vs Mercyhurst stats:

• The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 4 CSU games on the road.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 CSU games on the road.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 CSU games on the road.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mercyhurst games at home.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mercyhurst games at home.

Over 131.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago State 62 - 75 Mercyhurst

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Chicago State vs Mercyhurst Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -526 with the sportsbooks, Mercyhurst are regarded as 84% likely to win this college game. At +385, Chicago State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 9.5 and the total points line is 130.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 130.5 at -115.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

CSU

+385

Mercyhurst

-526

Point Spread

CSU +9.5

-118

Mercyhurst -9.5

-104

Total Points

Under 130.5

-105

Over 130.5

-115

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Chicago State Stats

Mercyhurst Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 131.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.20 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.00 pts and allowed 83.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 131.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.70 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 61.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LIU	24-10	2519	2418	101	14-1	10-9	5W
Central Conn. St.	18-12	2215	2127	88	10-4	8-8	1L
Mercyhurst	17-17	2357	2291	66	12-3	5-14	1L
Le Moyne	15-17	2336	2341	-5	10-4	5-13	2L
New Haven	14-17	2013	2055	-42	9-6	5-11	1W
Wagner	13-17	2118	2186	-68	7-5	6-12	1L
Stonehill	12-21	2191	2263	-72	8-6	4-15	1L
Fairleigh Dickinson	11-21	2150	2245	-95	8-6	3-15	4L
St. Francis (PA)	7-24	2216	2510	-294	5-9	2-15	2L
Chicago State	7-25	2105	2434	-329	5-6	2-19	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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