The Loyola Marymount Lions (8-1) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Cal State Fullerton Titans (3-5) at Titan Gym. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Loyola Marymount Lions at Cal State Fullerton Titans Free Prediction
The Lions come in on a high note after blowing out the Westcliff Warriors in their last outing, 75-43. The Lions had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 17.6) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.3 vs. 27.8). Loyola Marymount was lifted by James Batemon, who was the top scorer from either team with 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
In the Titans’ last outing, they were beaten by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 102-94. Arizona State out-rebounded Cal State Fullerton. The Sun Devils had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (38 vs. 35) and total rebounds (58 vs. 42). With 35 points on 13-for-26 shooting, Kyle Allman Jr. was the top scorer from either team.
The Titans won the lone game against the Lions last season, 88-80. Cal State Fullerton did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (26-31; 83.9 percent). Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 42.3).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Cal State Fullerton figures to have a significant advantage. Dating back to last season, the Titans defense ranks 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while the Loyola Marymount offense ranks 254th in effective field goal percentage (0.497).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cal State Fullerton ranks 112th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 284th (15.3).
The Lions rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Titans rank 156th (34.9).
Cal State Fullerton ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Loyola Marymount ranks 248th (4.8).
The Lions rank 289th in three pointers attempted per game (18.4) while the Titans rank 311th (17.1).
Cal State Fullerton ranks 133rd in steals per game (6.5) while Loyola Marymount ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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