The Loyola Marymount Lions (4-0) go head-to-head with the Ohio Bobcats (2-1) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Prediction
The last time the Bobcats played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the South Florida Bulls, 73-46. South Florida’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Ohio. The Bulls had a rate of 0.491, while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.309. Ohio’s Antonio Cowart, Jr. put together a solid game, contributing 10 points and five rebounds.
The Lions defeated the Georgetown Hoyas in their last matchup, 65-52. The Lions held the Hoyas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 30.9) and had a free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.249). James Batemon was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 6-for-15 shooting from the field.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams face off. Since the 2017-18 season, the Lions rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Ohio ranks 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent). It will also be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Bobcats rank 20th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Lions rank 267th.
Ohio vs. Loyola Marymount Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Loyola Marymount ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Ohio ranks 289th (38.1).
The Lions rank 55th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Bobcats rank 281st (24.7).
Ohio ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 285th (15.7).
The Bobcats rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while the Lions rank 267th (5.0).
Loyola Marymount averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Ohio ranks 176th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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