The Loyola Marymount Lions (5-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they clash against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-2) at Albert Gersten Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Prediction
The Blue Devils will be looking for a similar result after beating the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last contest, 89-75. Central Connecticut State was 6-14 on three pointers (42.9 percent), while Florida A&M was 6-26 (23.1 percent). With 20 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Tyler Kohl was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Lions were in action, they beat the Ohio Bobcats, 65-56. Loyola Marymount’s 0.557 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Ohio, who had a mark of 0.375. The Lions’ mark was above their season average of 0.461, while the Bobcats’ was below their season average of 0.471. James Batemon led Loyola Marymount in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Loyola Marymount ranks 268th in possessions per game (68.0) and Central Connecticut State is 289th (67.5) dating back to last season. It could also be an error-filled game for the Blue Devils’ offense, which ranks 344th in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Lions, which has forced the 58th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.0 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Central Connecticut State ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 266th (4.9).
The Lions rank 63rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while the Blue Devils rank 265th (24.0).
Loyola Marymount ranks 57th in steals per game (7.2) while Central Connecticut State ranks 257th (5.0).
The Blue Devils rank 164th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while the Lions rank 292nd (15.6).
Central Connecticut State ranks 180th in rebounds per game (35.2) while Loyola Marymount ranks 268th (33.4).
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