Loyola Marymount Lions at Pacific Tigers ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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The Pacific Tigers (15-8, 3-4 WCC) welcome the Loyola Marymount Lions (8-13, 2-5 WCC) to Spanos Center. The Lions can end a six-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Loyola Marymount Lions at Pacific Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Tigers got blown out by the second-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 92-59, while the Lions were beaten by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 73-62.

Loyola Marymount forced Saint Mary’s into a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above their season average of 13.5) while Pacific had a better offensive rebounding percentage (38.1 vs. 36.7). Pacific’s Jahlil Tripp had a good game, contributing 21 points and five rebounds. Eli Scott, meanwhile fueled Loyola Marymount with 18 points.

The Lions dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent matchup, Loyola Marymount won 63-56. Converting at the free throw line was one of Loyola Marymount’s largest advantages. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Tigers were 14-18 (77.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Pacific currently ranks 272nd in possessions per game (67.6) and Loyola Marymount is 338th (65.1).

Loyola Marymount at Pacific Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Pacific ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Loyola Marymount ranks 278th (30.3).
  • The Lions rank 231st in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while the Tigers rank 272nd (16.5).
  • The Tigers rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.2) while the Lions rank 158th (13.4).
  • Pacific ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Loyola Marymount ranks 127th (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (11.4 above their season average).
  • The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 2.0 for the season.