Chicago State has covered three in a row as a double-digit dog. They're second in the Northeast Conference in free-throw shooting (.748) and in turnover margin. Mercyhurst prefers a slow tempo, averaging 66.6 points. They're eighth in the 10-team conference in points scored and in free-throw shooting (67.4%). They're on a 6-9 run, and this is the first time all season they've been a double-digit favorite. Play Chicago State.
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January 31, 2026 2:00pm ET
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Mercyhurst Lakers
#306575
Chicago State Cougars
#306576
Lines & Odds
-2.5 (-105)
ATS
+2.5 (-115)
-149
Moneyline
+125
OVER 129.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 129.5 (-110)
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 56% of the public bets were on Mercyhurst Lakers on the -2.5 ATS. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Mercyhurst would win by a score of 65.7 to 63.8 with Mercyhurst winning on the moneyline, Chicago State winning on the spread.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Mercyhurst Lakers
30
44
74
Chicago State Cougars 
35
43
78
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January 25, 2026 2:00pm ET
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Chicago State Cougars
#306583
Mercyhurst Lakers
#306584
Lines & Odds
+9 (-110)
ATS
-9 (-110)
+384
Moneyline
-520
OVER 131 (-110)
Total
UNDER 131 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 67% of the public bets were on Mercyhurst Lakers on the -9 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Mercyhurst would win by a score of 69.6 to 60.9 with Mercyhurst winning on the moneyline, Chicago State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Chicago State at Mercyhurst
January 25, 2026
2:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Chicago State Cougars
26
31
59
Mercyhurst Lakers
26
35
61
February 27, 2025 7:00pm ET
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Chicago State Cougars
#306601
Mercyhurst Lakers
#306602
Lines & Odds
+6 (-105)
ATS
-6 (-115)
+219
Moneyline
-279
OVER 138 (-110)
Total
UNDER 138 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 68% of the public bets were on Mercyhurst Lakers on the -6 ATS. And, 58% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Mercyhurst would win by a score of 72.1 to 67.2 with Mercyhurst winning on the moneyline, Chicago State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Chicago State Cougars
37
31
68
Mercyhurst Lakers
48
42
90
February 6, 2025 7:00pm ET
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Mercyhurst Lakers
#306575
Chicago State Cougars
#306576
Lines & Odds
-1 (-110)
ATS
+1 (-110)
-118
Moneyline
-104
OVER 131.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 131.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 58% of the public bets were on Mercyhurst Lakers on the -1 ATS. And, 58% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Mercyhurst would win by a score of 66.5 to 65.5 with Mercyhurst winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Mercyhurst Lakers
37
41
78
Chicago State Cougars
31
54
85
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