It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the BYU Cougars (13-10, 5-3 WCC) welcome the Loyola Marymount Lions (16-6, 4-4 WCC) to the Marriott Center. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions at BYU Cougars ATS Prediction
In the Lions’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Pacific Tigers, 60-42. The Lions knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.1 (below their season average of 28.4). Loyola Marymount was led by Dameane Douglas, who recorded 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Cougars got blown out by the No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last contest, 93-63. Gonzaga’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over BYU. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.593), while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.536). BYU’s Yoeli Childs put up 12 points and seven rebounds in the contest.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Lions won the most recent matchup 76-69. Loyola Marymount had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 20.3). BYU, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.483).
Contrasting paces will be on display in this meeting. BYU has preferred an up-and-down style of play (52nd in possessions per game), while Loyola Marymount has been more half-court-oriented (340th in possessions per game). Additionally, the Lions rank 59th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), while the Cougars rank 259th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.252).
Loyola Marymount Lions at BYU Cougars Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Marymount ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while BYU ranks 225th (37.3).
The Cougars rank 170th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Lions rank 282nd (16.2).
BYU ranks 49th in assists per game (15.4) while Loyola Marymount ranks 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
The Cougars rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Lions rank 112th (3.5).
BYU ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Loyola Marymount ranks 79th (6.0).
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The Lions have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 7.1 points.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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