Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Prediction 02/23/19

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The Loyola Marymount Lions (17-10, 5-8 WCC) will be at the Spanos Center to go head-to-head with the Pacific Tigers (13-15, 3-10 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Tigers got blown out by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 58-32, while the Lions lost to the BYU Cougars, 70-62.

Loyola Marymount forced BYU into a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above their season average of 13.3) while Pacific had a better free throw rate (0.208 vs. 0.125). Pacific rallied around Lafayette Dorsey, who recorded six points. James Batemon, meanwhile had a solid performance for Loyola Marymount, contributing 16 points.

In their first matchup this year, Dameane Douglas led the Lions to a 60-42 win. He put up 15 points and eight rebounds. Loyola Marymount’s 0.366 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Pacific, who had a rate of 0.184.

The inefficient offense of Pacific (275th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 100.9) will clash against the stingy defense of Loyola Marymount (46th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 96.2). The Lions figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Loyola Marymount Lions at Pacific Tigers Odds Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Loyola Marymount ranks 112th in assists per game (14.0) while Pacific ranks 266th (10.0).
  • The Tigers rank 279th in three pointers attempted per game (17.3) while the Lions rank 293rd (15.6).
  • Loyola Marymount averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the country. Pacific ranks 69th in steals allowed per game (5.7).
  • The Lions rank 149th in blocks per game (2.9) while the Tigers rank 231st (1.4).
  • Loyola Marymount is fourth in the NCAA with 29.1 rebounds allowed per game while Pacific is 19th with 31.2 rebounds allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 2.5 for the season.