Lindenwood vs Ark.-Little Rock Trojans Predictions January 25, 2024
This content provides a preview of an upcoming college basketball game between Pepperdine and Santa Clara in the West Coast Conference. It mentions that this will be the
Game outlook
This content provides a preview of an upcoming college basketball game between Pepperdine and Santa Clara in the West Coast Conference. It mentions that this will be the second meeting between the two teams, with Santa Clara winning the previous match. The article also mentions the point spread and total set for the upcoming game, with Santa Clara being favored. Additionally, it briefly mentions another college basketball game involving Ark.-Little Rock, where they are the betting favorite with no movement in the line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: +571 | Trojans -850
Spread: +12.5 (-110) | Trojans -12.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ark.-Little Rock will win straight-up is 89%.
Lindenwood
The Pepperdine Waves, with a record of 9-12, lost to Loyola Marymount by a score of 68-61. This loss adds to their road record of 1-4 and conference record of 2-4. According to rankings by Bart Torvik and KenPom, Pepperdine is currently placed at 237th and 220th, respectively. Despite being down by 13 points at halftime, the Waves managed to narrow the gap before ultimately losing by seven points. Their shooting performance was subpar in both halves, with a 36.4% field goal percentage. Additionally, their free throw shooting was not strong, hitting only 58.3% from the line. This is consistent with their overall season performance, as they rank poorly in both free throw percentage (291st) and field goal percentage (206th). Leading scorer Jevon Porter contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds in this game. On average, Porter scores 13.8 points per game with a shooting percentage of 40.4%. Overall, Pepperdine ranks 187th in points scored per 100 possessions and 263rd in points allowed per 100 possessions. On the other hand, Lindenwood holds a power ranking of 348 and has a season record of 7-12. Offensively, they score an average of 66.11 points per game and allow 71.72 points per game defensively. In terms of shooting, the Lions have a field goal percentage of 41.43%, ranking 320th, and a free throw percentage of 73.48%, ranking 100th. Their three-point shooting performance is lacking, hitting only 26.28% and ranking 356th. Rebounding is also a weak point for Lindenwood, as they average 31.94 rebounds per game, ranking 344th. Their offensive assists average 7.61 per game, ranking 361st, while turnovers average 12.56 per game, ranking 219th. Defensively, the Lions allow opponents to shoot 44.47% from the field, ranking 247th, and 70.88% from the free throw line, ranking 179th. They also struggle to defend against three-pointers, allowing 34.57% shooting, ranking 272nd. On the defensive boards, they average 35.50 rebounds per game, ranking 35.50th. Defensive in the coopesphere #WavesUp | @wcchoops pic.twitter.com/FxZJbuUQkm

