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  3. Loyola Marymount Lions vs Washington St. Cougars
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NCAAB · Loyola Marymount Lions at Washington St. Cougars

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Loyola Marymount Lions vs Washington St. Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 30, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET

Venue: Beasley Coliseum — Pullman, WA

Article updated Dec 30, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming WCC matchup, the Loyola Marymount Lions will face off against the Washington State Cougars. The Lions are coming off a road loss to San Francisco, while the

Game outlook

In an upcoming WCC matchup, the Loyola Marymount Lions will face off against the Washington State Cougars. The Lions are coming off a road loss to San Francisco, while the Cougars secured a solid road win against Portland. With no recent head-to-head meetings between the two teams, Washington State enters as the betting favorite at -8.5. Will they be able to secure a double-digit victory? Stay tuned for the Lions vs. Cougars prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lions +315 | Cougars -405

Spread: Lions +8.5 (-110) | Cougars -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 80%.

Loyola Marymount Lions

The Loyola Marymount Lions are currently playing with confidence, having won five games in a row recently. Led by strong scoring performances, the team has shown dominance on the court. Will Johnston, Caleb Stone-Carrawell, Jevon Porter, and Alex Merkviladze have been key players in the Lions' success, consistently putting up impressive numbers. Despite a recent road loss, the team's defense remains their strong suit, conceding an average of 69.4 points per game. Offensively, the Lions are averaging 71.7 points, ranking them 274th in the country. With a power ranking of 90 and ranked 273 in offense and 130 in defense, Loyola Marymount has shown potential for a successful season. For those looking for assistance during the College Hoops season, the top NCAAB Handicappers are available for support.

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Washington St. Cougars Analysis

The Washington State Cougars have had a successful start to their first season in the WCC, winning four of their past five games. Key players such as Nate Calumse, Isaiah Watts, Dane Erikstrup, and Ethan Price have been contributing significantly to the team's success. The Cougars are currently ranked 80th in the country in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have a strong offense, ranking 59th for scoring and shooting percentages. On defense, the team has been able to limit their opponents to an average of 74.5 points per game. Washington State has performed well at home and has been covering the spread in recent games. Betting opportunities and Sportsbook Promotions are available for fans to engage with the team further.

Washington State Cougars Dominate with Impressive Winning Streak While Loyola Marymount Lions Show Areas for Improvement

The Loyola Marymount Lions have demonstrated a solid performance this season, despite being ranked 170th in strength of schedule. Their losses to North Dakota and Colorado State do highlight areas for improvement. Conversely, the Washington State Cougars have been on a winning streak, securing victories in five of their last six games and maintaining an undefeated home record. In terms of offensive capabilities, Loyola Marymount has room for growth as they are currently averaging 104.5 points per 100 possessions, in contrast to Washington State's 111.5 points per 100 possessions. The Lions experienced a 15-point loss in their conference opener, while the Cougars achieved a 16-point victory in their own opening conference game on Saturday. Overall, Washington State has proven to be a dependable team, with four of their last six wins being by double digits.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Loyola Marymount Lions+310 → +335Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington St. Cougars-400 → -438Moved
  • Spread · Loyola Marymount Lions+8.5 (-110) → +9 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington St. Cougars-8.5 (-110) → -9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150 (-110) → 149.5 (-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
Washington St. Cougars
12-20 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-30T11:15:59.389Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington St. Cougars defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 73-59

Washington St. Cougars defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 73-59 on December 30, 2024, a 14-point decision in the series. Washington St. Cougars' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 37-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Loyola Marymount Lions +9 (-110) spread, Washington St. Cougars covered, while the 132 combined points finished under the recorded total of 149.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MrpinkTotal · Under 149.75 (-110)Win
  • PeytoncSpread · Washington St. Cougars -8.5 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · Loyola Marymount Lions +8.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Spread · Washington St. Cougars -8.5 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Washington St. Cougars -8.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150 (-110)Loss
  • BookieslayerSpread · Loyola Marymount Lions +8.5 (-110)Loss