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Game time: December 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: The Sobrato Center — San Francisco, CA

Article updated Dec 28, 12:38 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The West Coast Conference college basketball season kicks off on December 28, 2024, with the Loyola Marymount Lions facing off against the San Francisco Dons at The Sobrato

Game outlook

The West Coast Conference college basketball season kicks off on December 28, 2024, with the Loyola Marymount Lions facing off against the San Francisco Dons at The Sobrato Center in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco has won their previous matchups against Loyola Marymount, aiming for a fifth consecutive victory both straight up and against the spread. The Dons have opened as the betting favorites with a point spread of -11 that has remained unchanged. Fans and bettors alike will be looking to see if San Francisco can continue their dominance over Loyola Marymount in this upcoming game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lions +450 | Dons -650

Spread: Lions +11 (-110) | Dons -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 87%.

Loyola Marymount Lions

The Loyola Marymount Lions have turned their season around with a five-game winning streak, including a dominant victory over North Alabama. Led by senior forward Caleb Stone-Carrawell and senior F Alex Merkviladze, the Lions have multiple players scoring in double figures. Junior big man Jevon Porter leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists per game. Currently ranked No. 161 in the NCAA NET Rankings, Loyola Marymount's defense ranks well in 2-point and 3-point percentage. Offensively, the Lions struggle with shooting percentages but excel in rebounding and assists. Defensively, they allow a high free throw percentage but are strong in defending three-pointers. Overall, Loyola Marymount is 8-4 this season and shows continued improvement on both sides of the court.

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San Francisco Dons Analysis

The San Francisco Dons have been performing well in their recent games, winning six out of their last seven matches overall. They recently defeated Montana 71-67 at home, with senior guard Marcus Williams leading the team with 25 points and five rebounds. The Dons failed to cover the spread but still managed to shoot 43.8% from the field. Overall, San Francisco scores 110.1 points per 100 possessions and allows 96.0 points in return. They are currently ranked 59th in the NCAA NET Rankings with a power ranking of 58. On offense, the Dons average 75.69 points per game and shoot 47.33% from the field. Defensively, they allow 62.69 points per game and give up 39.62% field goals. For those looking to maximize profits, it is recommended to choose the best NCAAB handicappers when betting on San Francisco Dons games.

Lions Expected to Challenge Dons with Strong Defensive Play and 3-Point Shooting

It is anticipated that the Lions will be able to compete closely and potentially cover a double-digit spread against the Dons, as they rely heavily on 3-point shooting. The Dons excel in 3-point shooting, ranking 87th in the country in 3-point rate (.432) and 63rd in 3-point percentage (36.6%). In contrast, the Lions have a strong track record of defending the 3-point line, only allowing 6.8 triples per game (80th) at a 31.5 percentage clip (103rd). Loyola Marymount's defense is also impressive, ranking 53rd in 3-point rate (.350) and 68th in 2-point percentage (47.0%). With their height and length advantage, the Lions are well-positioned to contain the Dons. Ultimately, the Lions' ability to score effectively will be crucial in keeping the game competitive until the end.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Lions vs Dons archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Lions vs Dons matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Loyola Marymount Lions+450 → +500Moved
  • Moneyline · San Francisco Dons-650 → -700Moved
  • Spread · Loyola Marymount Lions+11 (-110) → +11 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · San Francisco Dons-11 (-110) → -11 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over140.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Loyola Marymount Lions
15-17 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Francisco Dons
17-16 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T05:38:57.173Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-17San Francisco Dons 82 · Loyola Marymount Lions 59
  • 2024-01-18Loyola Marymount Lions 74 · San Francisco Dons 90
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Dons defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 70-55

San Francisco Dons defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 70-55 on December 28, 2024, a 15-point decision in the series. San Francisco Dons' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 39-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Loyola Marymount Lions +11 (-110) spread, San Francisco Dons covered, while the 125 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • RainmanSpread · Loyola Marymount Lions +11 (-110)Loss