The Boise State Broncos (4-6) and the Loyola Marymount Lions (10-1), who both like to play slow, will clash at Albert Gersten Pavilion. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Boise State Broncos vs. Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Prediction
The Broncos are hoping for a better outcome after their 72-70 loss to the Idaho State Bengals in their last game. Converting at the free throw line was one of Idaho State’s largest strengths. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Broncos were just 12-23 (52.2 percent). RJ Williams was Boise State’s high scorer with 15 points on 6-for-15 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 top scorer from either team with 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Loyola Marymount currently ranks 294th in possessions per game (67.5) and Boise State is 307th (67.2).
Batemon has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Loyola Marymount.
After the Broncos won the only game against the Lions last season, 68-48, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Broncos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 7.7) and had a much better free throw rate (0.315 vs. 0.123).
Boise State Broncos at Loyola Marymount Lions Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State averages 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. Loyola Marymount ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
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