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San Francisco Dons vs Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Gersten Pavilion — Los Angeles, CA

Article updated Feb 8, 2:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 19-6 USF Dons are set to take on the 14-9 LMU Lions in a WCC clash, with the Dons coming off a crucial win over the Gaels to secure second place in the conference.

Game outlook

The 19-6 USF Dons are set to take on the 14-9 LMU Lions in a WCC clash, with the Dons coming off a crucial win over the Gaels to secure second place in the conference. Meanwhile, LMU is looking to bounce back after falling to Gonzaga. San Francisco is favored to win by 3.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged. Game time is scheduled for 6 PM PST in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 8. Stay tuned for our San Francisco Dons vs. Loyola Marymount Lions prediction and analysis of the side and total, as well as other Saturday games on our free picks page.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dons -185 | Lions +151

Spread: Dons -3.5 (-110) | Lions +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 65%.

San Francisco Dons

The San Francisco Dons have made a strong statement in the West Coast Conference, securing a significant victory over St. Mary's and moving to second place in the conference standings. The team boasts a 19-6 record and showcases a balanced offensive attack, with two double-digit scorers and solid shooting percentages. Defensively, the Dons have proven effective at limiting their opponents' scoring, particularly from behind the arc. Overall, San Francisco ranks 70th in the nation according to KenPom and has demonstrated impressive efficiency on both ends of the court. The team's statistical rankings highlight their strengths and areas for improvement, showing that they are a force to be reckoned with in the WCC.

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Loyola Marymount Lions Analysis

Loyola Marymount had a strong start to the season with a 14-9 record and a five-game win streak before falling to Gonzaga. Despite covering the spread as 22.5-point underdogs, they are now 10-12 ATS for the season. The team is mid-pack in the WCC with a 6-5 record. In the game against Gonzaga, key players like Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Jevon Porter showed promise, but the team struggled with shooting and allowed the Zags to capitalize on free throws. On average, Loyola Marymount scores 70.5 points per game while allowing 69.7, with a small positive margin. They have four double-digit scorers and shoot about 43% from the field, under 70% from the free throw line, and hit their threes 33.2% of the time. KenPom ranks the Lions 139th overall with an adjusted efficiency of +2.62. They operate at a slower pace of 66.8 possessions per 40 minutes. The team's power ranking is 110, with an offense ranked at 276, and defense ranked at 117. They have struggled in offensive categories like field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. On defense, they are better at limiting opponents' three-point shooting but struggle with free throws. Overall, Loyola Marymount has room for improvement in various aspects of their game.

San Francisco Dons Dominate Loyola Marymount Lions in Season Opener

In the initial matchup of the season between the San Francisco Dons and Loyola Marymount Lions, the Dons secured a decisive victory with a 70-55 final score, surpassing the Lions as expected 11.5-point favorites. The Dons displayed superiority in offensive performance, particularly with a 44-36 rebounding advantage. Standout players from USF, including Malik Thomas with 19 points, contributed significantly to this success. Despite Jevon Porter's impressive 22-point performance for the Lions, his limited success in rebounding hindered the team. Notably, USF showcased their formidable perimeter defense by limiting the Lions to a 15.8% three-point shooting accuracy. Based on previous observations, the Dons are projected to continue their winning streak in the upcoming game against LMU, supported by their strong performance in the previous encounter. Therefore, betting on the Dons to cover the 3-point spread appears to be a wise decision.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Francisco Dons-185 → -155Moved
  • Moneyline · Loyola Marymount Lions+154 → +133Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Dons-3.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Loyola Marymount Lions+3.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

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

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T07:30:34.420Z). 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

  • 2024-12-28Loyola Marymount Lions 55 · San Francisco Dons 70
  • 2024-02-17San Francisco Dons 82 · Loyola Marymount Lions 59
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Dons defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 72-66

San Francisco Dons defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 72-66 on February 8, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. San Francisco Dons' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 36-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Francisco Dons -3 (-110) spread, San Francisco Dons covered, while the 138 total pushed.

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