College hoops betting interest focuses on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Loyola Marymount Lions battle Friday at Albert Gersten Pavilion as the Lions look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Loyola Marymount Lions to cover the point spread in this one found them as -11-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola Marymount Lions currently sport a 6-4 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-4 ATS. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 3-9 and 4-2 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Loyola Marymount Lions produce a 6-4 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have gone 2-4 against the totals betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 218 (Loyola Marymount) and the No. 260 (Jacksonville State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Jacksonville State is ranked No. 242 in NCAA basketball at 32.42 per game. Contrast that with Loyola Marymount's No. 200 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Loyola Marymount is the No. 69-ranked team in the country at 8.1 per game, while Jacksonville State rates No. 125 at 7 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
JaQuail Townser scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Gamecocks to a win (they lost 63-60 to Alabama State at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Sunday).
Steven Haney scored 26 points leading the Lions to a 82-70 victory over CS Fullerton at Titan Gym on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Jacksonville State home to Northern Colorado, Monday, December 21st
Loyola Marymount at Portland, Monday, December 21st