The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (5-4) will travel to Knott Arena to take on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (3-6). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Mountaineers were beaten by the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 75-67, while the Greyhounds beat the Delaware State Hornets, 84-76.
The Greyhounds had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.531) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 20.5). Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, held Grand Canyon to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 23.1). Mount St. Mary’s rallied around Damian Chong Qui, who recorded 23 points. Andrew Kostecka played well for Loyola Maryland, finishing with 25 points and seven rebounds.
The Greyhounds won the sole game between these two teams last year, 75-65. Loyola Maryland did a great job of getting and making free throws (28-37; 75.7 percent). Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 15.5).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Mount St. Mary’s. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Mount St. Mary’s ranks 222nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Loyola Maryland has forced the 46th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.0 percent).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Loyola Maryland ranks ninth in assists per game (14.7) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 290th (11.2).
- The Mountaineers rank 140th in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Greyhounds rank 307th (31.2).
- Loyola Maryland ranks 66th in steals per game (8.4) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 231st (4.9).