Mercyhurst vs LIU Basketball Odds

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Mercyhurst and LIU are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 8th, 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, Mercyhurst currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for LIU is 100.00.
Away Mercyhurst - Mercyhurst starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Northeast Conference for away team wins.
Home LIU - LIU meets Mercyhurst boasting a 3-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Northeast Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Mercyhurst currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Northeast Conference, with LIU now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Mercyhurst has a 0.400 overall win percentage, with LIU matching up with a 0.533 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Mercyhurst currently possesses 6-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, LIU has tallied a 8-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.

Hocus pocus! Mercyhurst, 6-9 overall, faces LIU, 8-7 overall, on January 8th.

Conference records are crucial for determining tournament seeds. Mercyhurst is 1-1, LIU is 2-0.

Mercyhurst won their last game, LIU won their last 2 games. Get ready!

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.

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**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Mercyhurst	Favorite LIU
+8.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

LIU has a -8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Mercyhurst has a +8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Mercyhurst is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
139.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	139.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 139.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 139.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Mercyhurst	Favorite LIU
+340 BetMGM Bet	-450 BetMGM Bet

LIU is the -450 moneyline favorite. Risk $450 to win $100 on LIU at BetMGM. Mercyhurst is the +340 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $340 on Mercyhurst. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Mercyhurst vs LIU College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

LIU is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Mercyhurst is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Mercyhurst vs LIU College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

The best over line is 139.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Mercyhurst vs LIU College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

LIU is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Mercyhurst is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Mercyhurst LIU 1/08/26 7:00pm EST	+8.5 -110 -8.5 -110

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Underdog Mercyhurst - Mercyhurst bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +8.5 Mercyhurst underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite LIU - LIU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -8.5 LIU favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Mercyhurst at LIU Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Mercyhurst LIU First to 5 Points 1/08/26 7:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Mercyhurst LIU First to 10 Points 1/08/26 7:00pm EST	+130 -185 Bet
Mercyhurst LIU First to 15 Points 1/08/26 7:00pm EST	+140 -200 Bet
Mercyhurst LIU Game to Overtime 1/08/26 7:00pm EST	Yes +950 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Mercyhurst, LIU
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
LIU	14-8	0.636	6-1	8-7	8-1	-	0.889	W3
Mercyhurst	11-12	0.478	8-2	3-10	6-4	+2.5	0.600	L1

Mercyhurst & LIU 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.

Mercyhurst Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Mercyhurst YR: futures available

LIU Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM LIU YR: futures available

Mercyhurst & LIU Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Mercyhurst vs LIU College Basketball Game

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