It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the San Diego Toreros (13-7, 2-3 WCC) welcome the Loyola Marymount Lions (14-5, 2-3 WCC) to Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions at San Diego Toreros Free Prediction
In the Lions’ last contest, they beat the Pepperdine Waves, 74-70. The Lions had a much better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.105) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 25.7). Loyola Marymount rallied around Mattias Markusson, who put up 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Toreros lost to the Saint Mary’s Gaels in their last game, 76-59. Saint Mary’s won the rebounding battle. The Gaels had 12 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Toreros had four and 29, respectively. With 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Isaiah Pineiro was San Diego’s high scorer.
After the Toreros won both contests against the Lions last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, San Diego won 89-82. The Toreros knocked down 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.692 vs. 0.532).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the San Diego offense. San Diego ranks 190th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Loyola Marymount forces the 26th-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent). Moreover, the Lions rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while the Toreros rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).
Loyola Marymount Lions at San Diego Toreros Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 157th (13.7).
The Toreros rank 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Lions rank 277th (16.7).
San Diego ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 116th (3.7).
The Lions average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Toreros rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Loyola Marymount ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while San Diego ranks 23rd (31.3).
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The Lions have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 7.5 points.
During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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