The Loyola Marymount Lions (12-3, 0-1 WCC) welcome the Portland Pilots (7-8) to Albert Gersten Pavilion. The Lions will try to continue their eight-game winning streak. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Portland Pilots at Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Lions won big over the Westcliff Warriors 75-43, while the Pilots defeated the Multnomah Lions 111-103.
Portland dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 and a free throw rate of 0.231. For those same stats, Multnomah had marks of 12.2 and 0.092, respectively. Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9 and a turnover percentage of 16.3. Westcliff was 17.6 and 27.8, respectively, for those same stats. James Batemon fueled Loyola Marymount with 11 points. Portland, meanwhile, was lifted by Josh McSwiggan, who finished with 37 points and 11 rebounds.
The Pilots edged out the Lions in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Loyola Marymount won 78-72. One of Loyola Marymount’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Portland had just 13. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Pilots’ Marcus Shaver Jr. has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Batemon has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Lions.
Loyola Marymount could own the offensive glass in this battle. The Lions rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 percent), while Portland ranks 281st in defensive rebounding percentage (69.0 percent).
Portland Pilots at Loyola Marymount Lions Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Marymount ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while Portland ranks 233rd (38.9).
- The Pilots rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Lions rank 92nd (6.2).
- Loyola Marymount averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. Portland ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Pilots rank 190th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Lions rank 251st (17.9).
- Portland ranks 53rd in blocks per game (4.2) while Loyola Marymount ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
- The Pilots have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Portland has been defeated by an average of 2.7 points.
