It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Loyola Marymount Lions (16-7, 4-5 WCC) welcome the San Diego Toreros (15-8, 4-4 WCC) to Albert Gersten Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
San Diego Toreros at Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Prediction
In the Toreros’ last contest, they were topped by the No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs, 85-69. Getting to the free throw line was one of Gonzaga’s biggest strengths. They made 28 trips to the line, while San Diego went 16 times. Isaiah Pineiro led San Diego in scoring with 30 points on 11-for-23 shooting.
The Lions lost big to the BYU Cougars in their last matchup, 67-49. BYU’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest strength over Loyola Marymount. The Cougars had a rate of 14.7 (uglier than their season average of 13.5), while the Lions posted a mark of 23.5 (above their season average of 17.6). Dameane Douglas put together a good performance for Loyola Marymount, leading the team in scoring with 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The physical Loyola Marymount offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Lions currently rank 64th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while San Diego ranks 265th in FTA rate allowed (0.251). Additionally, the Toreros rank 271st in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), while the Lions rank 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Tyler Williams put up 14 points and six rebounds and the Toreros beat the Lions 71-58. The Toreros made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 14.8).
San Diego Toreros at Loyola Marymount Lions Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Loyola Marymount ranks 167th (13.7).
The Toreros rank 168th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Lions rank 293rd (16.0).
San Diego ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 118th (3.6).
The Lions rank 79th in steals per game (7.0) while the Toreros rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
San Diego ranks 196th in rebounds per game (34.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 226th (33.8).
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The Toreros’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 6.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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