The Portland State Vikings (5-6) will travel to Albert Gersten Pavilion to go head-to-head with the Loyola Marymount Lions (5-6). The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Portland State Vikings vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Lions lost a tough one against the UC Davis Aggies, 67-65, while the Vikings lost to the Pepperdine Waves, 77-71.
Portland State made 12 of their 26 three pointers (46.2 percent) while Loyola Marymount had an effective field goal percentage of 0.679 (above their season average of 0.579). Loyola Marymount was lifted by Eli Scott, who put up 13 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Holland Woods had a solid performance for Portland State, recording 23 points.
The Lions won the sole game between these two teams last season, 85-58. The Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Vikings. Loyola Marymount had a rate of 12.5, while Portland State posted a mark of 22.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The elite offense of Loyola Marymount (fourth in the nation with an effective field goal percentage 0.586) will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Portland State (272nd in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.512). The Lions should have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-and-down Vikings rank 56th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Lions rank 320th.
Portland State Vikings at Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 34th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Loyola Marymount ranks 265th (28.8).
- The Vikings rank 14th in steals per game (9.6) while the Lions rank 130th (6.3).
- Portland State ranks 78th in blocks per game (3.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Vikings rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Lions rank 175th (23.4).
- Loyola Marymount ranks 99th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Portland State ranks 237th (17.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 5.5 for the season.
