Back St. Francis PA to Overpower Mercyhurst

St. Francis PA at -2.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -115 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they go up against Mercyhurst.

Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Mercyhurst Lakers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Central Connecticut State Blue Devils by a 62-50 scoreline.

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash lost their last game, being beaten at home to Stonehill Skyhawks 64-60.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. Francis (PA)	16-17	2347	2363	-16	10-4	6-13	6W
Mercyhurst	15-16	2105	2167	-62	11-2	4-14	2W

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Key Mercyhurst vs St. Francis PA stats:

The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercyhurst in 8 of their last 11 games on the road.
The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercyhurst in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Mercyhurst vs St. Francis PA Prediction

St. Francis PA really stand out in this college contest. Back them at -2.5 on the spread with the confidence that the betting favorites cover the line at -115.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the option to move the line. Consider the betting odds and whether each line can be covered.

St. Francis PA -2.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

St. Francis PA -2.5 @ -115 Bet Now

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Published 01:52, 10 January 2025

Mercyhurst vs St. Francis (PA) Bet Builder Tips

Spread St. Francis PA -2.5

Totals Over 137.5

Result & BTTS 60 St. Francis PA / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

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69 - 76 St. Francis (PA) logo

St. Francis (PA)

A 76-69 win for St. Francis (PA) is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Mercyhurst vs St. Francis (PA) Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

St. Francis PA Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The sportsbooks have St. Francis PA at -167 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 63% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Mercyhurst are trading at +136.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 134.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 134.5, then the odds are -114.

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Mercyhurst

NCAAB: 05/01 Central Conn. St. 62 Mercyhurst50
NCAAB: 04/01 Stonehill 69 Mercyhurst76
NCAAB: 22/12 Mercyhurst 46 West Virginia67
NCAAB: 18/12 Mercyhurst 60 Binghamton62
NCAAB: 15/12 Mercyhurst 57 Kent State82

St. Francis (PA)

NCAAB: 05/01 Stonehill 64 St. Francis (PA)60
NCAAB: 04/01 Central Conn. St. 74 St. Francis (PA)59
NCAAB: 21/12 St. Francis (PA) 77 Robert Morris90
NCAAB: 20/12 Franciscan University Barons 47 St. Francis (PA)104
NCAAB: 18/12 St. Francis (PA) 57 Maryland111

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Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 131.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 137.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 61.90 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 59.10 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 137.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Conn. St.	25-7	2312	2012	300	13-4	12-3	1L
LIU	17-16	2235	2156	79	10-6	7-10	1L
St. Francis (PA)	16-17	2347	2363	-16	10-4	6-13	6W
Mercyhurst	15-16	2105	2167	-62	11-2	4-14	2W
Stonehill	15-17	2198	2242	-44	11-3	4-14	1L
Wagner	13-17	1855	1841	14	7-7	6-10	3L
Fairleigh Dickinson	13-20	2431	2415	16	9-5	4-15	1L
Le Moyne	9-23	2371	2566	-195	6-7	3-16	5L
Chicago State	4-28	2001	2518	-517	3-8	1-20	8L