The San Diego Toreros (15-8, 4-4 WCC) will be at Albert Gersten Pavilion to go head-to-head with the Loyola Marymount Lions (16-7, 4-5 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
San Diego Toreros vs. Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Lions got blown out by the BYU Cougars, 67-49, while the Toreros lost to the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 85-69.
San Diego held Gonzaga to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 32.3) while Loyola Marymount had a better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.151). Dameane Douglas played a key role for Loyola Marymount with 10 points and seven rebounds. San Diego, meanwhile, was led by Isaiah Pineiro, who contributed 30 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Tyler Williams led the Toreros to a 71-58 victory. He produced 14 points and six rebounds. San Diego’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Loyola Marymount. The Toreros had a rate of 0.314, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.146.
The aggressive Loyola Marymount offense might be living from the free throw line in this showdown. The Lions rank 64th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while San Diego ranks 265th in FTA rate allowed (0.251). Also, the Toreros rank 271st in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), while the Lions rank 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
San Diego Toreros at Loyola Marymount Lions Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Loyola Marymount ranks 167th (13.7).
- The Lions average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. The Toreros rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- San Diego ranks 196th in rebounds per game (34.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 226th (33.8).
- The Toreros rank 168th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Lions rank 293rd (16.0).
- San Diego ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Loyola Marymount ranks 118th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 6.0 points.
