It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Loyola Marymount Lions (13-5, 1-3 WCC) welcome the Pepperdine Waves (9-10, 2-3 WCC) to Albert Gersten Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Pepperdine Waves vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Free Prediction
In the Waves’ last contest, they were defeated by the BYU Cougars, 87-76. BYU’s 0.520 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Pepperdine, who had a mark of 0.361. The Cougars’ mark was above their season average of 0.285. Pepperdine’s Kameron Edwards had a good performance, contributing 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Lions got blown out by the No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last contest, 73-55. Gonzaga’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Loyola Marymount. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.573 (below their season average of 0.595), while the Lions posted a mark of 0.427 (below their season average of 0.501). With 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting, James Batemon led Loyola Marymount in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Lions lost 77-62. Eli Scott led both teams with 18 points and also recorded seven rebounds. The Waves knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.421).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Loyola Marymount offense. Loyola Marymount ranks 256th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Pepperdine forces the 47th-most turnovers in the nation (22.5 percent).
Pepperdine Waves at Loyola Marymount Lions Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Marymount ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.2) while Pepperdine ranks 220th (37.4).
The Waves rank 89th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Lions rank 264th (16.7).
Loyola Marymount ranks 138th in assists per game (13.4) while Pepperdine ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Waves rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Lions rank 79th (6.1).
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The Waves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (6.9 above their season average).
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