Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Portland Pilots Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The Portland Pilots (7-18, 0-10 WCC) welcome the Loyola Marymount Lions (16-8, 4-6 WCC) to Earle A. Chiles Center. The Pilots will try to snap their 11-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Portland Pilots Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Pilots lost big to the BYU Cougars, 83-48, while the Lions lost a winnable game to the San Diego Toreros, 65-63.

Loyola Marymount had a better effective field goal percentage (0.541 vs. 0.500) while Portland had a free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.262). Marcus Shaver Jr. was a key piece for Portland with nine points. Meanwhile, Loyola Marymount received a boost from Dameane Douglas, who finished with 15 points.

In their first matchup this year, Mattias Markusson led the Lions to a 76-64 win. He recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pilots. Loyola Marymount had a rate of 12.2, while Portland posted a mark of 24.0.

Portland might struggle to score as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. Loyola Marymount currently ranks 37th in defensive efficiency while the Pilots rank 323rd in offensive efficiency.

Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Portland Pilots ATS Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Loyola Marymount ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while Portland ranks 268th (38.7).
  • The Pilots average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. The Lions rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • Loyola Marymount averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. Portland ranks 107th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Lions rank 125th in assists per game (13.8) while the Pilots rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.6).
  • Portland ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while Loyola Marymount ranks 290th (16.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).