It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Santa Clara Broncos (11-10, 3-4 WCC) welcome the Loyola Marymount Lions (14-6, 2-4 WCC) to the Leavey Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Lions’ last matchup, they were topped by the San Diego Toreros, 71-58. San Diego’s 0.314 free throw rate was their largest strength over Loyola Marymount, who had a rate of 0.146. The Toreros’ mark was above their season average of 0.231, while the Lions’ was below their season average of 0.275. Mattias Markusson played well for Loyola Marymount, putting up 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Broncos were blown out by the No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last contest, 98-39. Gonzaga’s 2.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Santa Clara, who had a mark of 24.8. The Bulldogs’ mark was better than their season average of 13.3, while the Broncos’ was above their season average of 18.5. Josip Vrankic put together a solid performance for Santa Clara, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Lions won the last matchup 65-64. Loyola Marymount had a better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.465). Santa Clara, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 17.4).
The ineffective offense of Santa Clara (268th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 101.0) will face off against the top-notch defense of Loyola Marymount (51st in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 95.3). The Lions figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Loyola Marymount vs. Santa Clara ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Loyola Marymount ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Santa Clara ranks 132nd (34.6).
The Broncos rank 191st in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Lions rank 289th (16.4).
Santa Clara ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Loyola Marymount ranks 119th (3.7).
The Lions average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Broncos rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Loyola Marymount ranks 126th in assists per game (13.8) while Santa Clara ranks 157th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Lions have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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