Gonzaga Bulldogs (18-6) vs. Loyola Marymount Lions (10-14)
February 15, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Loyola Marymount Lions +14.5; Over/Under: +150
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs look for a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. The Loyola Marymount Lions are riding a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Loyola Marymount Lions prediction.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs rebounded from a loss to St. Mary’s with wins over Portland and Kentucky. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 84.9 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Graham Ike is averaging 15.3 points and 0.9 assists, while Anton Watson is averaging 14.9 points and 7.5 rebounds. Nolan Hickman is the third double-digit scorer and Ryan Nembhard is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
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Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview
The Loyola Marymount Lions lost to St. Mary’s, Gonzaga, San Diego and Pepperdine. The Loyola Marymount Lions are averaging 72.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 44 percent shooting. Dominick Harris is averaging 14 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Alex Merkviladze is averaging 11.3 points and 6.6 rebounds. Justin Wright is the third double-digit scorer and Justice Hill is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Loyola Marymount Lions are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola Marymount Lions are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Loyola Marymount Lions prediction
The Gonzaga Bulldogs aren’t nearly as good as they’ve been in past years, so I’m not excited to back them in the big favorite role, but they did just smoke Loyola Marymount a couple of weeks ago, 92-58. Gonzaga has covered 3 of its last 4 games. The Loyola Marymount Lions continue to struggle defensively, and they’ve failed to cover each of their last 3 games. Gonzaga has had a field day offensively with Loyola Marymount in past meetings, including the game two weeks ago, and this shouldn’t be different. I’ll lay the chalk.
