The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-3) will travel to Albert Gersten Pavilion to square off with the Loyola Marymount Lions (2-4). Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Loyola Marymount Lions ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lions got blown out by the Duquesne Dukes, 71-50, while the Thunderbirds easily got past the West Coast Baptist Eagles, 126-40.
Southern Utah dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 29.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.818 (above their season average of 0.492). For those same stats, West Coast Baptist had marks of 7.9 and 0.245, respectively. Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 31.0). Loyola Marymount received a boost from Erik Johansson, who had 11 points. Meanwhile, Cameron Oluyitan fueled Southern Utah with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to find for Loyola Marymount in this battle. The Lions rank 126th in offensive rebounding percentage (29.9 percent), while Southern Utah ranks 15th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent) dating back to last season. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the up-and-down Thunderbirds rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Lions rank 346th.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Southern Utah ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Loyola Marymount ranks 297th (31.8).
- The Thunderbirds rank 126th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Lions rank 195th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Southern Utah averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 204th in the NCAA. Loyola Marymount ranks 224th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Thunderbirds rank 137th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Lions rank 329th (15.4).
- Loyola Marymount ranks 85th in steals per game (7.0) while Southern Utah ranks 205th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
