Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Lafayette Leopards Betting Prediction 01/09/19

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The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-11, 0-2 Pat) visit Kirby Sports Center to clash with the Lafayette Leopards (3-10, 0-2 Pat). The Greyhounds can end a five-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Lafayette Leopards Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Leopards fell to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 93-86, while the Greyhounds got blown out by the St. John’s Red Storm, 76-55.

Loyola Maryland had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.169) while Lafayette did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (16-19; 84.2 percent). Lafayette was lifted by Justin Jaworski, who contributed 28 points and five rebounds. Andrew Kostecka, meanwhile had a good game for Loyola Maryland, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Leopards won the most recent contest 84-67. The Leopards’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Greyhounds. Lafayette had a rate of 40.0, while Loyola Maryland posted a mark of 19.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Lafayette could struggle to create turnovers. Loyola Maryland ranks 224th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while Lafayette forces the 21st-fewest turnovers (15.7 percent).

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Lafayette Leopards Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Lafayette ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Loyola Maryland ranks 226th (19.6).
  • The Leopards average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 119th in the country. The Greyhounds rank 212th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
  • The Leopards rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Greyhounds rank 161st (5.2).
  • Lafayette ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Loyola Maryland ranks 237th (33.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 4.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average).