The Loyola Marymount Lions (3-0) meet the Georgetown Hoyas (3-0) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Free Prediction
The Hoyas come in on a high note after beating the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last game, 88-80. The Hoyas had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.7 vs. 26.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.230 vs. 0.179). Georgetown was lifted by James Akinjo, who led the team in scoring with 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Lions were in action, they defeated the CSUN Matadors, 79-64. The Lions had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.1 vs. 30.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.445). James Batemon was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
Loyola Marymount could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this showdown. Since the 2017-18 season, the Lions rank 197th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.234, while Georgetown ranks 66th in FTA rate allowed (0.204). Opposite styles will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Hoyas rank 35th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Lions rank 268th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgetown ranks 10th in assists per game (17.4) while Loyola Marymount ranks 288th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
The Hoyas rank 48th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Lions rank 265th (33.2).
Loyola Marymount ranks 57th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Georgetown ranks 272nd (24.6).
The Lions rank 54th in steals per game (7.3) while the Hoyas rank 265th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Georgetown ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.9) while Loyola Marymount ranks 262nd in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
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