The Loyola Marymount Lions host Pacific on Saturday, looking to build on their 7-8 mark against the 3-10 Tigers in college basketball betting action at Albert Gersten Pavilion.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pacific Tigers were listed as 5.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Pacific Tigers vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola Marymount Lions sport a record of 7-8 and 8-7 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Pacific Tigers have 3-10 and 4-8 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-6-2 for the Loyola Marymount Lions and 9-3 for the Pacific Tigers.
The Loyola Marymount Lions sit at No. 207 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pacific Tigers sit at No. 261 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Loyola Marymount's No. 190-ranked scoring average of 70.33 PPG, against a Pacific Tigers defense rated No. 210 and allowing 76.14 PPG. The Loyola Marymount Lions FG% has averaged 40.93% to date this season, less than the Pacific Tigers shooters have managed so far (43.92% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers got 22 points from T.J. Wallace, but it was Pepperdine that prevailed in a 81-76 final on Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Loyola Marymount was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by St. Mary's and falling by a 73-48 score at Albert Gersten Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Pacific at St. Mary's, Thursday, January 14th
Loyola Marymount at San Francisco, Thursday, January 14th