Cal State-Northridge looks to cover the Matadors-Lions pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 3-6 mark when they host Loyola Marymount in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Cal State-Northridge Matadors in this one found them listed as -1.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Lions was expected to move the line.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs Cal State-Northridge Matadors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola Marymount Lions will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 2-2-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Cal State-Northridge Matadors are 2-6 ATS. Loyola Marymount Lions are 1-4 on betting the total; Cal State-Northridge Matadors are 6-2.
The Matadors - Lions odds would favor the Lions if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Cal State-Northridge is rated No. 302 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Loyola Marymount is at No. 116.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Loyola Marymount is ranked No. 58 in NCAA basketball at 40 per game. Contrast that with Cal State-Northridge's No. 139 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Cal State-Northridge is the No. 242-ranked team in the country at 5.22 per game, while Loyola Marymount rates No. 139 at 7.33 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lions got 26 points from Brandon Brown as Loyola Marymount ran past Southern Utah 75-68 on Thursday at Albert Gersten Pavilion.
Darin Johnson scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Matadors to a win (they lost 76-70 to St. John's at Carnesecca Arena on Monday).
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola Marymount home to Incarnate Word, Saturday, December 17th
Cal State-Northridge at Bethesda, Friday, December 16th