The Loyola Marymount Lions (5-5) will travel to The Pavilion to challenge the UC Davis Aggies (4-8). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions at UC Davis Aggies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies lost to the San Diego Toreros, 58-54, while the Lions barely escaped the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 79-76.
Loyola Marymount played a flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.187) and a turnover percentage of 19.3 (worse than their season average of 18.7). Prairie View A&M was 0.327 and 21.4, respectively, for those same stats. UC Davis, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (14-18; 77.8 percent). Elijah Pepper had a solid performance for UC Davis, contributing nine points and 10 rebounds. Eli Scott played a pivotal role for Loyola Marymount with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Lions won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 77-59. Loyola Marymount’s 0.635 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over UC Davis, who had a rate of 0.469. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of UC Davis. UC Davis ranks 202nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Loyola Marymount forces the 91st-most turnovers in the nation (21.8 percent).
Loyola Marymount vs. UC Davis ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Marymount averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. UC Davis ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Lions rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while the Aggies rank 69th (33.2).
- UC Davis ranks 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while Loyola Marymount ranks 255th (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).