The Loyola Marymount Lions (9-1) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Portland State Vikings (5-4) at Peter W Stott Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Loyola Marymount Lions at Portland State Vikings Free Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they blew out the Westcliff Warriors, 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). With 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting, James Batemon was the game’s high scorer.
The Vikings got blown out by the No. 14 Oregon Ducks in their last outing, 84-57. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Oregon’s biggest advantages. They made 33 trips to the line, while Portland State went just 16 times. Portland State’s Jamie Orme finished with 11 points and five rebounds in the game.
The Vikings won the sole game against the Lions last season, 94-85. The Vikings had a much better turnover percentage (19.7 vs. 29.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.368 vs. 0.275).
Batemon has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Loyola Marymount.
Points could be at a premium as two of the country’s premier defenses clash. Portland State ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency (101.1) and Loyola Marymount is sixth (107.0) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Ball security could be troublesome for the Lions. They rank 302nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the Vikings have forced the eighth-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.2 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Portland State ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 271st (18.2).
The Vikings average 10.1 steals per game, which ranks first in the NCAA. The Lions rank 130th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Portland State ranks 60th in blocks per game (3.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 181st in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
The Vikings rank first in rebounds per game (40.5) while the Lions rank 84th (33.9).
Loyola Marymount ranks 166th in assists per game (13.9) while Portland State ranks 178th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
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