Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Monday when the Colorado State Rams try to run the Loyola Marymount Lions off the court at Moby Arena in college hoops action.
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 Colorado State Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado State Rams are 8-3 so far on the season, and 3-2 ATS vs the number. The Loyola Marymount Lions, meanwhile, are 5-3 and 3-2-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Colorado State go 2-2 and the Loyola Marymount Lions go 1-5 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Colorado State Rams rated this week at No. 62 and the Loyola Marymount Lions sitting at No. 116.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado State's No. 173-ranked offense, averaging 73 PPG, against a Lions defense that ranks No. 126 at 70.38 PPG. The Rams field goal percentage has averaged 43.2% so far, less than the Lions marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.27% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Stefan Jovanovic scored 16 points leading the Lions to a 69-68 victory over Cal State-Northridge at The Matadome on Saturday.
Devocio Butler scored 19 points leading the Rams to a 81-64 victory over Northern Colorado at Moby Arena on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola Marymount home to Texas-Arlington, Thursday, December 22nd
Colorado State at Long Beach State, Thursday, December 22nd