The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (12-13, 4-8 Pat) will be at Bender Arena to take on the American University Eagles (12-11, 8-4 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. American University Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the Army West Point Black Knights 72-62, while the Greyhounds beat the Bucknell Bison 78-65.
The Greyhounds made 34 of their 46 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Bison to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.489). American University, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 26.0) and a free throw rate of 0.230 (above their season average of 0.198). For those same stats, Army West Point was 22.5 and 0.180, respectively. American University’s Stacy Beckton Jr. had a good game, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds. Andrew Kostecka, meanwhile played a key role for Loyola Maryland with 20 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Mark Gasperini led the Eagles to a 93-91 win. He recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Eagles’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Greyhounds. American University had a rate of 16.1, while Loyola Maryland posted a mark of 17.1.
The aggressive Loyola Maryland offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Greyhounds currently rank 30th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.284, while American University is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 285th-ranked FTA rate of 0.262).
Loyola Maryland at American University ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – American University, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Loyola Maryland ranks 217th (23.7).
- The Greyhounds rank 235th in rebounds per game (33.5) while the Eagles rank 253rd (32.9).
- The Greyhounds rank 27th in assists per game (15.7) while the Eagles rank 157th (13.0).
- American University averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the country. Loyola Maryland ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, American University has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.
- During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
