Loyola Marymount Lions vs Portland Pilots Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The West Coast Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada features an exciting matchup between Loyola Marymount and Portland. Loyola Marymount comes in as the 5.5-point favorites against the No. 6 ranked Pilots. The total is set at 143.5. Despite being the favorite, Loyola Marymount has not seen a change in the opening line of -5.5. For the best Loyola Marymount vs. Portland pick and odds, this game offers great betting action.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lions -240 | Pilots +195

Spread: Lions -5.5 (-110) | Pilots +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Loyola Marymount will win straight-up is 71%.

Loyola Marymount Lions

The Loyola Marymount Lions suffered a 70-60 loss to Portland last Saturday, marking their eighth loss in the last 10 games. The team finished with a 5-11 record in the conference and is currently ranked 170th according to Bart Torvik and 175th in the KenPom rankings. Loyola Marymount struggled in several key areas during the game against Portland, shooting 39.3% from the field and only making five out of six free-throw attempts. Dominick Harris, who leads the team with an average of 14.3 points per game, sat out the game and is listed as questionable for future contests. Overall, the Lions have had success from three-point range, hitting 36.9% of their shots. They are currently averaging 72.5 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 44.7%. Despite their offensive capabilities, the team has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to shoot 44.7% from the field. LAMAJ! #RaiseTheStandard pic.twitter.com/qa7gsBDpzF