College basketball betting interest will be high on Thursday when the Lions of Loyola Marymount hit the hard court against the Bulldogs of Gonzaga.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Gonzaga Bulldogs betting line opened as -25.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Gonzaga Bulldogs sport a record of 23-4 and 10-15-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Loyola Marymount Lions have 8-17 and 10-11-2 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 13-13 for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and 12-9-2 for the Loyola Marymount Lions.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 6-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs and the No. 185-rated Loyola Marymount Lions in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Gonzaga has the nation's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 85.74 PPG. The visiting Loyola Marymount Lions defense ranks No. 228 allowing on average 77.24 PPG. The Bulldogs FG% has averaged 50% so far, more than the Gonzaga Lions marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.56% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lions used a 31-point performance from Steven Haney to help Loyola Marymount smack Pepperdine 85-79 on Saturday at Albert Gersten Pavilion.
The Bulldogs grabbed a 78-65 win over the Gaels on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Rui Hachimura at McKeon Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola Marymount at San Francisco, Saturday, February 17th
Gonzaga at Pepperdine, Saturday, February 17th