The San Diego Toreros (7-8) will be at Albert Gersten Pavilion to clash with the Loyola Marymount Lions (6-8) in a WCC matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
San Diego Toreros at Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Lions lost a close one to the Morgan State Bears, 74-71, while the Toreros dismantled the Whittier Poets, 93-67.
San Diego dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 51.6 (above their season average of 24.2) and a turnover percentage of 18.1 (better than their season average of 18.2). Whittier was 24.2 and 25.7, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-25; 80.0 percent). Jordan Bell played well for Loyola Marymount with four points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, San Diego was led by Yauhen Massalski, who recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Toreros dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, San Diego won 65-63. San Diego’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Toreros had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 20) and total rebounds (33 vs. 26). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Loyola Marymount should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Lions currently rank 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while San Diego ranks 180th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474).
San Diego Toreros at Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 153rd (22.6).
- The Toreros rank 103rd in blocks per game (3.4) while the Lions rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Toreros rank 185th in rebounds per game (35.1) while the Lions rank 266th (29.9).
- San Diego ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 125th (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
