The Indiana State Sycamores (0-4) go head-to-head against the Loyola Marymount Lions (2-2) at Gateway Christian Academy. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Lions were victorious over the Air Force Falcons, 78-64, while the Sycamores lost a close one to the Duquesne Dukes, 74-71.
Loyola Marymount played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.719 (above their season average of 0.580) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 23.5). For those same stats, Air Force was 0.478 and 23.1, respectively. Indiana State, meanwhile, held Duquesne to an effective field goal percentage of 0.480 (below the 0.570 mark opponents have averaged against Indiana State this season). Loyola Marymount received a boost from Eli Scott, who recorded 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Tyreke Key, meanwhile played a key role for Indiana State with 21 points and six rebounds.
The Sycamores have had records of 13-18 straight up (SU) and 12-18-2 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Vegas has had a tendency to place the total low when Indiana State is involved since last season as 68.8 percent of their games have gone over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, the Lions, have records of 22-12 SU and 16-12-2 ATS since last season. Loyola Marymount’s games have had a tendency to finish over the O/U total over that same stretch (50.0 percent).
Loyola Marymount should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Lions rank 97th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while Indiana State is 266th in effective field goal percentage (0.491) dating back to last season.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Loyola Marymount ranks 123rd in assists per game (13.8) while Indiana State ranks 286th (10.9).
- The Lions average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Sycamores rank 79th in steals allowed per game (5.7).
- Neither of these teams shoot many threes. Indiana State is 320th in the NCAA with 16.1 three pointers per game while Loyola Marymount is 322nd with 15.4 threes per game.
- The Lions rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.7) while the Sycamores rank 163rd (34.9).
- Loyola Marymount ranks 188th in blocks per game (2.9) while Indiana State ranks 254th (2.3).
