NCAA Basketball Odds Betting Line Favors Gonzaga Bulldogs Over Loyola Marymount Lions

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.