Stonehill -6.5 is a bet on its secondary slowing Mercyhurst's main source of offense. The Lakers have gained 226.25 of their 302.4 yards per game through the air this season.
Through 8 games, Stonehill has allowed 175.4 passing yards per game and 6 touchdown passes. Mercyhurst has thrown 15 interceptions over the same span.
Stonehill has also kept opponents scoreless on 9 of 28 red-zone trips this season.
Jack O'Connell faces a Mercyhurst defense allowing 8.30 yards per pass attempt and 20 touchdown passes through 8 games. He has 11 touchdown passes this season.