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The Lafayette Leopards (4-5) hope to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Mercyhurst Lakers (5-5) on December 7, 2024.
The Leopards are currently small 3.5-point favorites over the Lakers. The over/under is 129.5 points for the game.
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Lafayette vs. Mercyhurst Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Game time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NEC Front Row
- Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Mercyhurst Athletic Center
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Lafayette vs. Mercyhurst Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Lafayette (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Lafayette (-170), Mercyhurst (+138)
- Total: 129.5 points
Pick ATS:Lafayette (-3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (129.5)
- Prediction: Lafayette 71, Mercyhurst 67
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Lafayette vs. Mercyhurst Comparison
| Lafayette Rank | Lafayette Stat | Mercyhurst Stat | Mercyhurst Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281st | 70.8 | Points Scored | 67.6 | 317th |
| 123rd | 68.4 | Points Allowed | 69.5 | 145th |
| 86th | 15.6 | Assists | 13.5 | 213th |
| 47th | 9.8 | Turnovers | 10.1 | 68th |
| 328th | 40.6% | Field Goal % | 43.2% | 253rd |
| 151st | 42.2% | Field Goal % Allowed | 48.1% | 345th |
Lafayette Key Players
- The scoring leader for the Leopards this season is Devin Hines, who averages 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
- Mike Bednostin is Lafayette's leading rebounder, pulling down 7.0 per game, while Mark Butler is its best passer, distributing 2.9 assists in each contest.
- Alex Chaikin leads the Leopards in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.0 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Ryan Pettit is Lafayette's leader in steals, averaging 2.1 steals per game, while Bednostin leads them in blocks with 0.6 per contest.
Mercyhurst Key Players
- Jeff Planutis is the top scorer for the Lakers with 14.5 points per game. Planutis also adds 1.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
- Aidan Reichert has a stat line of 4.8 rebounds, 10.8 points and 1.2 assists per game for Mercyhurst to take the top rebound spot on the team. Shemar Rathan-Mayes holds the top spot for assists with 3.1 per game, adding 6.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per outing.
- Planutis is the top scorer from distance for the Lakers, hitting 1.8 threes per game.
- Mercyhurst's leader in steals is Bernie Blunt with 2.1 per game, and its leader in blocks is Mykolas Ivanauskas with 1.0 per game.
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