The Loyola Marymount Lions (16-6, 4-4 WCC) will be at the Marriott Center to square off against the BYU Cougars (13-10, 5-3 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. BYU Cougars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars got blown out by the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 93-63, while the Lions had no trouble getting past the Pacific Tigers, 60-42.
Loyola Marymount played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.366 (above their season average of 0.272) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.0 (below their season average of 32.9). For those same stats, Pacific was 0.184 and 12.1, respectively. BYU, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 11.5). BYU’s Yoeli Childs led the way, finishing with 12 points and seven rebounds. Dameane Douglas played a key role for Loyola Marymount with 15 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Lions won the most recent game 76-69. The Lions’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cougars, who had a mark of 20.3. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this contest. BYU has preferred to play fast (52nd in possessions per game), while Loyola Marymount has been slower-paced (340th in possessions per game). Also, the Lions rank 59th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), while the Cougars rank 259th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.252).
Loyola Marymount at BYU Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Marymount ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while BYU ranks 225th (37.3).
- The Cougars rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Lions rank 112th (3.5).
- BYU ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Loyola Marymount ranks 79th (6.0).
- The Cougars rank 170th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Lions rank 282nd (16.2).
- BYU ranks 49th in assists per game (15.4) while Loyola Marymount ranks 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 7.1 points.
