The Morgan State Bears (5-8) will travel to Albert Gersten Pavilion to go head-to-head with the Loyola Marymount Lions (6-7). The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Morgan State Bears at Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Lions beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans 53-46, while the Bears dismantled the Chestnut Hill Griffins 96-72.
Morgan State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 59.4 (above their season average of 32.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.577 (above their season average of 0.458). Chestnut Hill recorded marks of 26.3 and 0.471, respectively, for those same stats. The Lions, on the other hand, forced 17 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 27.3). Ivan Alipiev played well for Loyola Marymount, putting up 10 points, 10 rebounds and five steals. Stanley Davis, meanwhile was a key piece for Morgan State with 28 points and 11 rebounds.
The sweet-shooting offense of Loyola Marymount (37th in the nation with an effective field goal percentage 0.550) will square off against the porous defense of Morgan State (291st in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.483). The Lions figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Contrasting paces will be on display in this matchup. The fast-paced Bears rank 49th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Lions rank 328th.
Morgan State at Loyola Marymount Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Marymount ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Morgan State ranks 228th (34.8).
- The Lions average 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. The Bears rank 140th in assists allowed per game (11.1).
- Morgan State ranks 239th in three pointers attempted per game (17.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 254th (16.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
