The Loyola Marymount Lions (8-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they take on the UCLA Bruins (5-2) at Pauley Pavilion. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 2, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Prediction
In the Lions’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Bethesda Flames, 106-50. The Lions had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 38.0) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 20.0). Loyola Marymount was lifted by Ivan Alipiev, who had 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Bruins easily got past the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in their last game, 80-61. The Bruins had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 15.4), while the Rainbow Warriors had a free throw rate of 0.094 (below their season average of 0.253). Prince Ali was the game’s top scorer with 23 points on 9-for-11 shooting from the field.
The prolific offense of UCLA will battle against the porous defense of Loyola Marymount. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bruins rank 50th in offensive efficiency, while the Lions are 278th in defensive efficiency. The Bruins should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Loyola Marymount Lions at UCLA Bruins ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Loyola Marymount ranks 64th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while UCLA ranks 310th (26.0).
The Bruins rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Lions rank 267th (4.8).
UCLA ranks 14th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Loyola Marymount ranks 255th (33.7).
The Bruins average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. The Lions rank 283rd in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Loyola Marymount averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the country. UCLA ranks 126th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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