Gonzaga takes to the basketball court against Loyola Marymount on Thursday, hoping to send the Lions to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Albert Gersten Pavilion.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Gonzaga Bulldogs opened as -11-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Gonzaga Bulldogs have watched them go 17-5 and 7-13-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Loyola Marymount Lions are at 10-12 and 10-12 ATS. In totals betting, the Loyola Marymount Lions are 11-9-2, while the Gonzaga Bulldogs have a 9-12 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 230-ranked Loyola Marymount Lions and the No. 9-rated Gonzaga Bulldogs in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Loyola Marymount has the nation's No. 181-rated offensive output, at 70.64 PPG. The visiting Gonzaga Bulldogs defense ranks No. 33 allowing on average 65.32 PPG. The Lions FG% has averaged 41.3% so far, less than the Loyola Marymount Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.68% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs blew out San Francisco on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 86-48 win at McCarthey Athletic Center.
The Lions endured a 77-69 loss at the hands of the Toreros on Saturday, despite a 20-point effort from Adom Jacko at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Gonzaga at Pepperdine, Sunday, February 7th
Loyola Marymount at Portland, Saturday, February 6th