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St. Mary's Favored Over Loyola Marymount with -14 Point Spread in Upcoming Matchup

In this upcoming matchup between Loyola Marymount and St. Mary's, the Gaels are the betting favorite with a -14 point spread that has remained unchanged. St. Mary's has historically dominated the series, holding a 93-54 advantage over Loyola Marymount and winning the last two meetings. In their most recent game, St. Mary's secured an 81-58 road win over Portland while Loyola Marymount suffered a 96-68 home loss to #19 Gonzaga. The game is set to take place on Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lions +950 | -2000
• Spread: Lions +14 (-110) | -14 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Marys will win straight-up is 95%.

Loyola Marymount vs St. Marys Stats

Loyola Marymount Lions

Loyola Marymount suffered their third loss in four games against #19 Gonzaga, falling to 9-7 overall and 1-3 in the West Coast Conference. The Lions struggled defensively, allowing Gonzaga to shoot 52.8% from the field in the game. Will Johnston led the team with 18 points in the loss. Offensively, the Lions average 71.2 points per game, ranking 275th in the nation in scoring offense. Jevon Porter leads the team with 14.1 points and eight rebounds per game. The Lions shoot 43.2% from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.7 points per game. Loyola Marymount is ranked 277th in offense, 164th in defense, and has a power ranking of 231. They are 9-7 (6-8-1 ATS) this season.

St. Marys Analysis

Saint Mary's recent victory over Portland marked their third straight win and fourth in the last five games, improving their record to 13-3 overall with a 3-0 mark in conference play. The team showcased a strong performance against Portland, leading by as many as 30 points in the second half. Leading scorer Augustas Marciulionis contributed 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists in the win. Overall, Saint Mary's is averaging 75.1 points per game and has a solid defense, allowing an average of 62.4 points per game. The team is shooting 44.1% from the field, with Marciulionis leading the Gaels in scoring. They have several players averaging in double figures, including Paulius Murauskas and Mikey Lewis. The team is shooting 44.6% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc on the season. Furthermore, their power ranking is currently at 33 in the nation. Against Loyola Marymount, the Gaels have a 2-1 record, making them a strong contender in the upcoming matchups.

Saint Mary's set to dominate defensively against struggling Loyola Marymount

Saint Mary's, consistently formidable under the leadership of Randy Bennett, maintains their strong defensive presence this season. Their upcoming match against Loyola Marymount poses a challenge for the struggling shooting team. Loyola Marymount has shown inconsistencies in offense, which could prove detrimental against Saint Mary's, known for their top 20 scoring defense. With a 9-1 record at home, Saint Mary's holds a significant advantage over Loyola Marymount, who has yet to secure a win on the road this season. The statistics suggest that Saint Mary's is likely to emerge victorious in this matchup. Their home court advantage combined with Loyola Marymount's offensive struggles indicates a probable win for Saint Mary's in this game.

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