Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Orleans Arena Saturday as the BYU Cougars look to beat the odds vs the Loyola Marymount Lions in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the BYU Cougars as -7-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs BYU Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The BYU Cougars sit at 21-10 (12-15-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Loyola Marymount Lions are currently 15-14 (13-12-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? BYU is 11-16-1 OU, and Loyola Marymount is 12-15 OU.
This game puts the BYU Cougars, most recently No. 116 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Loyola Marymount Lions, who rate No. 127 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features BYU's No. 23-ranked scoring average of 81.06 PPG, against a Loyola Marymount Lions defense rated No. 100 and allowing 70.21 PPG. The BYU Cougars FG% has averaged 45.99% to date this season, more than the Loyola Marymount Lions shooters have managed so far (44.26% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lions got 24 points from Brandon Brown as Loyola Marymount ran past Pacific 67-66 on Saturday at Spanos Center.
BYU got 29 points and 29 rebounds from Eric Mika en route to a 79-71 victory over Gonzaga on Saturday at McCarthey Athletic Center.