The Pacific Tigers will look to improve on a 5-9 record on Saturday when they host the Loyola Marymount Lions in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Spanos Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pacific Tigers were listed as -4-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 Pacific Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola Marymount Lions will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 5-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Pacific Tigers are 4-8-1 ATS. Loyola Marymount Lions are 6-3-1 on betting the total; Pacific Tigers are 8-5.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pacific Tigers rated this week at No. 182 and the Loyola Marymount Lions sitting at No. 121.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Loyola Marymount Lions rank No. 128 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 37 per game. That compares with Pacific’s No. 159 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Pacific is college basketball's No. 261-ranked team at 4.57 per game, while the Loyola Marymount Lions rate No. 216 with 6.42 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Loyola Marymount was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by Saint Mary's-California and falling by a 87-59 score at McKeon Pavilion.
Pacific was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by Gonzaga and falling by a 81-48 score at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Loyola Marymount home to Santa Clara, Thursday, January 4th
Pacific at St. Mary's, Thursday, January 4th