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The much-anticipated clash between the Mercyhurst Lakers and Youngstown State Penguins is set for August 28, 2025, at Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, OH. This Thursday night football game marks the beginning of the 2025-26 NCAAF season, and it's sure to be a thrilling encounter. The Penguins will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage, while the Lakers aim to make a strong start to their season. Our picks for this game highlight the potential for a tight contest, with the Penguins favored to edge it out.
Our predictions suggest a final score of Youngstown State 28, Mercyhurst 21, with the Penguins covering the spread. Historically, our prediction model has shown a strong hit rate in American Total markets, and we expect this trend to continue. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, providing an excellent opportunity for bettors to watch the action unfold live.
For those interested in making smart bets, our past performance indicates a profitable edge in the American Total market, with a hit rate of over 50% in recent games. This insight, combined with our detailed analysis, can help bettors make informed decisions. To explore more picks and betting tips, visit our NCAAF picks page. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook for the best odds.
East Carolina 2-247% -4½ -117SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() Virginia 3-179% +7½ -125BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Arizona State 3-159% -2½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Oregon State 0-477% +13½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Ohio 2-226% -8½ -114BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Arkansas 2-266% +4½ -114BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Pittsburgh 2-181% +5 -115BetRivers | |||||||
Syracuse 3-120% +6 -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Wake Forest 2-171% +14 -110Caesars | |||||||
Minnesota 2-159% -4½ -114SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() Kansas 3-111% -4½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() North Texas 4-018% -12½ -108FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Kansas State 1-379% -6 -110Caesars | |||||||
#23Illinois 3-184% +7 -117BetRivers | |||||||
![]() #18Vanderbilt 4-022% -22 -114SugarHouse | |||||||
Central Michigan 2-250% -5½ -115BetMGM | |||||||
![]() James Madison 2-122% -17 -115BetMGM | |||||||
![]() Louisiana-Monroe 2-1100% -1 -114SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() Toledo 2-20% -20½ -122FanDuel | |||||||
West Virginia 2-2100% +13½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Northern Illinois 1-289% +2½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
![]() Boston College 1-279% -6 -113BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Buffalo 2-2100% +4½ -115FanDuel | |||||||
Iowa 3-175% +8 -113BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Northwestern 1-269% -6½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Navy 3-070% -14 -113BetRivers | |||||||
Oklahoma State 1-267% +21½ -118FanDuel | |||||||
![]() #13Ole Miss 4-039% -1 -113BetRivers | |||||||
#9Texas A&M 3-047% -6 -114BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Washington 3-084% +8½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
Miami (OH) 0-3- -20½ -110FanDuel | |||||||
Air Force 1-213% -6 -114SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() New Mexico 2-111% -13½ -115FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Tulsa 2-273% +16 -110BetRivers | |||||||
![]() Mississippi State 4-088% +8 -115SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() Old Dominion 2-136% -15½ -114SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() Kennesaw State 2-267% -7½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Western Michigan 1-3- -7½ -115FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Florida Atlantic 1-290% +13½ -102BetMGM | |||||||
![]() North Carolina State 3-135% -10 -117SugarHouse | |||||||
Southern Miss 2-220% -3½ -115SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() #14Iowa State 4-024% -6½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Missouri State 2-2100% +5½ -112SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() Boise State 2-143% -16 -114SugarHouse | |||||||
Stanford 1-350% -2 -110SugarHouse | |||||||
![]() #20Missouri 4-020% -44½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Colorado State 1-20% -4½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() #3Penn State 3-070% -3½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
![]() #5Georgia 3-029% -2½ -124FanDuel | |||||||
![]() South Carolina 2-231% -6½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Louisiana 1-350% -1 -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() UTEP 1-389% +4½ -112FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Colorado 2-277% +6½ -105Caesars |
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