The Loyola Marymount Lions hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Sunday as they look to cover the point spread at Alaska Airlines Arena against the Washington Huskies.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Loyola Marymount Lions opened as 8.5-point underdogs 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).
Loyola Marymount Lions vs Washington Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Huskies currently sport a 7-3 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 4-5-1 ATS. The Loyola Marymount Lions are 5-4 and 4-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Washington Huskies produce a 6-4 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Loyola Marymount Lions have gone 4-3 against the totals betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 130-rated Washington Huskies and the No. 78-ranked Loyola Marymount Lions, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Washington has the nation's No. 78-rated offensive output, at 79.5 PPG. The visiting Loyola Marymount Lions defense ranks No. 208 allowing on average 76.11 PPG. The Huskies FG% has averaged 46.55% so far, more than the Washington Lions marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.47% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Loyola Marymount got 20 points and 11 rebounds from Eli Scott en route to a 74-57 victory over Cal State-Northridge on Saturday at The Matadome.
The Huskies were hammered by Gonzaga on Sunday, losing by a 97-70 final at Alaska Airlines Arena in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola Marymount home to Cal State-Fullerton, Friday, December 22nd
Washington at Bethune-Cookman, Tuesday, December 19th