Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Two college basketball teams, Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine, are set to face off on the court. Loyola Marymount recently suffered a 90-74 loss to San Francisco while Pepperdine was defeated 86-61 by Gonzaga. Despite Pepperdine holding an overall advantage in their historical matchups, Loyola Marymount has emerged victorious in their last four meetings, including a road win in February 2023. Currently, Loyola Marymount is favored to win with a betting line of -1, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lions -118 | Waves -103

Spread: Lions -1 (-110) | Waves +1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola Marymount will win straight-up is 54%.

Loyola Marymount Lions

Loyola Marymount's basketball team recently suffered a 16-point loss against San Francisco. This defeat places them with an overall record of 8-10 and a conference record of 1-3, positioning them seventh in the WCC standings. Throughout the game, Loyola Marymount was unable to take the lead as they gave up the first six points to San Francisco. They were within three points with 12:24 left in the first half but ultimately allowed an 8-0 run which put them at a 25-14 disadvantage. Loyola Marymount trailed by 12 points at halftime and could not come closer than nine points in the second half as San Francisco consistently responded to their attempts to narrow the gap. While Loyola Marymount shot 43.5% from the field, including 10 of 26 from beyond the arc, they allowed San Francisco to shoot an impressive 59.4% from the field. Despite the loss, Dominick Harris led the team with 22 points. Looking at the overall season statistics, Loyola Marymount averages 73.4 points per game, ranking 227th in the nation in scoring offense. They collect an average of 36.7 rebounds per game and distribute 11.6 assists per game. Defensively, they have been decent, allowing an average of 70.2 points per game, ranking 141st in the nation. Harris is the top performer for the team, averaging 14.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He is supported by Justin Wright (11.2 points), Alex Merkviladze (10.5 points, 6.4 rebounds), Will Johnston (10.3 points), and Justice Hill (10 points), who provide additional scoring options. Key contributors in the rotation include Keli Leaupepe, Lars Thiemann, Michael Graham, Lamaj Lewis, and Aaron McBride. As a team, Loyola Marymount shoots 43.9% from the field, makes an average of 8.1 three-pointers per game with a 34.7% success rate, and converts 72.9% of their free throw attempts. In summary, Loyola Marymount currently holds a power ranking of 195 and is ranked 223rd on offense, scoring an average of 73.39 points per game, and 140th on defense, allowing an average of 70.22 points against them And-1! DOM! #RaiseTheStandard pic.twitter.com/0GAnFpk2z6