McCarthey Athletic Center will host Loyola Marymount Lions vs Gonzaga Bulldogs action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Gonzaga Bulldogs were listed as -19-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola Marymount Lions will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 7-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Gonzaga Bulldogs are 3-7-1 ATS. Loyola Marymount Lions are 6-4-2 on betting the total; Gonzaga Bulldogs are 3-8.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Gonzaga Bulldogs rated this week at No. 78 and the Loyola Marymount Lions sitting at No. 110.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Gonzaga's No. 87 nationally ranked offense (78 points per game) against a Loyola Marymount Lions defense that sits as the No. 183 at 72.92 PPG. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have been averaging 47.99% from the field, more than the Lions have managed so far this season (41.58% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Loyola Marymount was run off the court by the Pilots on Monday as Portland routed them 87-60 at Earle A. Chiles Center.
The Bulldogs blew out Pepperdine on Monday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 99-73 win at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola Marymount at Pepperdine, Saturday, January 2nd
Gonzaga at Santa Clara, Thursday, December 31st