The Loyola Marymount Lions (8-15, 2-7 WCC) will try to slow down the second-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (23-1, 9-0 WCC) at McCarthey Athletic Center. Action gets underway at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs beat the San Francisco Dons, 83-79, while the Lions lost a winnable game to the Pepperdine Waves, 68-67.
The Bulldogs made 25 of their 32 free throws (78.1 percent) and held the Dons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.462 (below their season average of 0.534). Loyola Marymount, on the other hand, held Pepperdine to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 27.3). Filip Petrusev played well for Gonzaga with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, rallied around Eli Scott, who contributed 21 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Drew Timme led the Bulldogs to an 87-62 win. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Gonzaga out-rebounded Loyola Marymount. The Bulldogs had 10 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Lions had four and 23, respectively.
The prolific offense of Gonzaga will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Loyola Marymount. The Bulldogs rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Lions are 295th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks eighth in rebounds per game (41.3) while Loyola Marymount ranks 283rd (30.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 204th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Lions rank 249th (18.5).
- Gonzaga averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Loyola Marymount ranks 90th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Bulldogs rank sixth in assists per game (17.5) while the Lions rank 189th (12.2).
- Gonzaga ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while Loyola Marymount ranks 198th (2.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 25.0, up from 21.5 for the season.
