Orleans Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Loyola Marymount Lions and the visiting Portland Pilots in college hoops betting odds action on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Portland Pilots in this one, their betting line was listed as 1.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Portland Pilots vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Loyola Marymount Lions bring a 10-19 record (13-12-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-21 Pilots, who are 14-11-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Loyola Marymount go 13-12-2 so far and the Portland Pilots go 12-14.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Loyola Marymount Lions rated this week at No. 185 and the Portland Pilots sitting at No. 286.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Loyola Marymount's No. 189-ranked offense, averaging 71.72 PPG, against a Pilots defense that ranks No. 171 at 74 PPG. The Lions field goal percentage has averaged 44.3% so far, less than the Pilots marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.48% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Portland got 12 points from Malcolm Porter but lost anyway, 75-64, to Pepperdine on Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
The Lions got 23 points from James Batemon as Loyola Marymount ran past Pacific 74-71 on Saturday at Albert Gersten Pavilion.