The Loyola Marymount Lions will be trying to slam the BYU Cougars on Thursday when the teams tip off at Albert Gersten Pavilion in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Loyola Marymount Lions betting line opened as 9.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
BYU Cougars vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 6-15 and 8-10-1 ATS Loyola Marymount Lions will face the 18-5 BYU Cougars, who own a 11-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Loyola Marymount Lions are 10-8-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the BYU Cougars are 7-13.
The Lions - Cougars odds would favor the Cougars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Loyola Marymount is rated No. 236 in the current Odds Shark poll, while BYU is at No. 33.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Loyola Marymount's No. 189-rated squad against BYU's No. 223-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Loyola Marymount rates No. 208 in the country with 6.67 per game, while their foes tonight, the BYU Cougars rank No. 180 nationally with 7.04 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars grabbed a 80-65 win over the Tigers on Saturday, behind a 28-point effort from Elijah Bryant at Marriott Center.
James Batemon scored 25 points in a futile effort to lead the Lions to a win (they lost 89-82 to San Diego at Albert Gersten Pavilion on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
BYU at Gonzaga, Saturday, February 3rd
Loyola Marymount at Portland, Saturday, February 3rd