The Pacific Tigers (12-10, 2-5 WCC) will be at Albert Gersten Pavilion to challenge the Loyola Marymount Lions (15-6, 3-4 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Lions defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 69-61, while the Tigers beat the Portland Pilots 74-70.
The Tigers had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.1) and had a free throw rate of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.329). The Lions, on the other hand, had an absurd free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.269) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 21.9). Loyola Marymount rallied around Dameane Douglas, who had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Roberto Gallinat, meanwhile led the way for Pacific, contributing 16 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Lions won 74-71. The Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Tigers. Loyola Marymount had a rate of 8.4, while Pacific posted a mark of 15.0. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The physical Loyola Marymount offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this contest. The Lions rank 70th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Pacific ranks 303rd in FTA rate allowed (0.275). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Tigers. They rank 265th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the Lions force the 29th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.0 percent).
Pacific Tigers vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Marymount ranks 111th in assists per game (14.0) while Pacific ranks 243rd (10.7).
- The Lions rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while the Tigers rank 17th (30.7).
- The Lions average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the country. The Tigers rank 88th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- Pacific ranks 267th in three pointers attempted per game (18.1) while Loyola Marymount ranks 283rd (16.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (14.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 6.6 points.
