The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-11, 0-2 Pat) look to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Lafayette Leopards (3-10, 0-2 Pat) at Kirby Sports Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Lafayette Leopards Betting Prediction
The Greyhounds are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-55 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last outing. St. John’s’ 20.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Loyola Maryland, who had a rate of 29.2. Andrew Kostecka was Loyola Maryland’s leading scorer with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
In the Leopards’ previous outing, they fell to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 93-86. Saint Peter’s’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Lafayette. The Peacocks had a rate of 12.0, while the Leopards posted a mark of 16.8. Justin Jaworski had a good performance for Lafayette, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Leopards won the last matchup 84-67. The Leopards had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 19.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.314 vs. 0.169).
Lafayette could struggle to create turnovers. Loyola Maryland ranks 224th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while Lafayette forces the 21st-fewest turnovers (15.7 percent).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Lafayette Leopards Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lafayette ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Loyola Maryland ranks 226th (19.6).
The Leopards rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Greyhounds rank 161st (5.2).
Lafayette ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Loyola Maryland ranks 237th (33.2).
The Leopards average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. The Greyhounds rank 212th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
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The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Leopards have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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