Lafayette Leopards at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds ATS Prediction 02/17/19

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The Lafayette Leopards (8-16, 5-8 Pat) will be at Reitz Arena to take on the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (9-17, 5-8 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Lafayette Leopards vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Greyhounds barely escaped the American University Eagles 86-84, while the Leopards beat the Navy Midshipmen 80-74.

The Leopards forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.592 (above their season average of 0.521). Loyola Maryland, on the other hand, won the rebounding battle. The Greyhounds had 13 offensive rebounds and 29 total rebounds, while the Eagles had four and 23, respectively. Loyola Maryland rallied around Andrew Kostecka, who finished with 31 points and five steals. Justin Jaworski, meanwhile had a solid performance for Lafayette, putting up 19 points.

In their first matchup this year, Paulius Zalys led the Leopards to an 85-70 victory. He recorded 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Lafayette’s 0.647 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Loyola Maryland, who had a mark of 0.460.

Lafayette Leopards vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Lafayette ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 262nd (18.9).
  • The Leopards rank 101st in assists per game (14.1) while the Greyhounds rank 252nd in assists allowed per game (16.1).
  • Lafayette ranks 213th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 260th (32.3).
  • The Greyhounds rank 19th in steals per game (8.4) while the Leopards rank 191st (5.5).
  • Lafayette ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Loyola Maryland ranks 182nd (4.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
  • The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 3.8 for the season.