The Blue Devils will play the Lakers on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Central Connecticut and Mercyhurst are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Central Connecticut currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Mercyhurst is 97.00.
- Away Central Connecticut - Central Connecticut starts this game with a 5-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Northeast Conference for away team wins.
- Home Mercyhurst - Mercyhurst meets Central Connecticut boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Northeast Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Central Connecticut currently ranks 2nd (0.800) in the Northeast Conference, with Mercyhurst now standing 4th (0.400) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Central Connecticut has a 0.625 overall win percentage, with Mercyhurst matching up with a 0.389 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Central Connecticut currently possesses 10-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Mercyhurst has tallied a 7-11 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Central Connecticut with 10-6 record faces Mercyhurst with 7-11 on Monday.
Central Connecticut leading 4-1 in conference, while Mercyhurst trails at 2-3.
Central Connecticut has won 4 straight, while Mercyhurst looks to bounce back. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Blue Devils at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Central Connecticut | Favorite Mercyhurst |
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| Underdog Central Connecticut | Favorite Mercyhurst |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mercyhurst is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Central Connecticut is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 133.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 133.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Mercyhurst is a -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Central Connecticut is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Central Connecticut
Mercyhurst
1/19/26 2:00pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Central Connecticut - Central Connecticut bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Central Connecticut underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Mercyhurst - Mercyhurst bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Mercyhurst favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Central Connecticut at Mercyhurst Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Central Connecticut
Mercyhurst
First to 5 Points
1/19/26 2:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Central Connecticut
Mercyhurst
First to 10 Points
1/19/26 2:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Central Connecticut
Mercyhurst
First to 15 Points
1/19/26 2:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Central Connecticut
Mercyhurst
Game to Overtime
1/19/26 2:00pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Central Connecticut | 13-10 | 0.565 | 7-3 | 6-7 | 7-5 | +3.5 | 0.583 | W2 |
| Mercyhurst | 12-13 | 0.480 | 9-2 | 3-11 | 7-5 | +3.5 | 0.583 | L1 |
Central Connecticut & Mercyhurst Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Central Connecticut Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Central Connecticut YR: futures available
Mercyhurst Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercyhurst YR: futures available
Central Connecticut & Mercyhurst Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Central Connecticut vs Mercyhurst College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Central Connecticut vs Mercyhurst Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Central Connecticut vs Mercyhurst Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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