The Loyola Marymount Lions (11-2) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they clash against the UC Davis Aggies (3-8) at Albert Gersten Pavilion. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
UC Davis Aggies at Loyola Marymount Lions Free Prediction
The Aggies are trying to rebound after their 76-42 loss to the San Francisco Dons in their last matchup. San Francisco’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Dons had 11 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Aggies had five and 28, respectively. Stefan Gonzalez was UC Davis’ leading scorer with eight points on 3-for-7 shooting.
The last time the Lions played, they won big over 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). James Batemon was the game’s high scorer with 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting from the field.
Batemon has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Loyola Marymount.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Loyola Marymount ranks 319th in possessions per game (66.7) and UC Davis is 278th (68.2). Moreover, the 340th-ranked offense of the Aggies (offensive efficiency of 90.1) will face a difficult test against the 16th-ranked defense of the Lions (defensive efficiency of 88.7).
UC Davis at Loyola Marymount Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – UC Davis, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Marymount ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (29.5) while UC Davis ranks 151st (36.0).
The Aggies rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Lions rank 236th (18.2).
UC Davis ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 111th (3.9).
The Lions rank 71st in steals per game (7.2) while the Aggies rank 125th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.0 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
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