The Portland Pilots (7-18, 0-10 WCC) will attempt to put an end to their 11-game losing streak when they square off with the Loyola Marymount Lions (16-8, 4-6 WCC) at Earle A. Chiles Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions at Portland Pilots Betting Prediction
In the Lions’ last outing, they were defeated by the San Diego Toreros, 65-63. San Diego won the rebounding battle. The Toreros had 11 offensive rebounds and 33 total rebounds, while the Lions had six and 26, respectively. Dameane Douglas was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Pilots were blown out by the BYU Cougars in their last game, 83-48. BYU’s 12.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Portland, who had a mark of 25.8. The Cougars’ mark was better than their season average of 13.6, while the Pilots’ was above their season average of 16.9. With nine points on 2-for-7 shooting, Marcus Shaver Jr. was Portland’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Pilots lost 76-64. JoJo Walker led both teams with 20 points and also recorded five rebounds and five assists. The Lions had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 24.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 20.0).
The ineffective offense of Portland (323rd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 95.4) will square off against the top-notch defense of Loyola Marymount (37th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.4). The Lions should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Portland Pilots Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Marymount ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while Portland ranks 268th (38.7).
The Lions average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 125th in the country. The Pilots rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.6).
Portland ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while Loyola Marymount ranks 290th (16.0).
The Pilots rank 63rd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Lions rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Loyola Marymount ranks 68th in steals per game (7.1) while Portland ranks 107th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Lions have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.
During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
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