Loyola Marymount vs Southern Prediction 12-20-24 College Basketball Picks

The Southern Jaguars and Loyola Marymount Lions meet Friday in college basketball action at the Gersten Pavilion. Here’s a Loyola Marymount vs Southern Prediction. This article will include a Loyola Marymount vs Southern Pick.

Southern Jaguars Betting Preview

The Southern Jaguars beat Tulsa, lost to Ole Miss, and they play USC, Nebraska, and Texas Southern next. The Southern Jaguars are averaging 82.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.2 points on 43 percent shooting. Jordan Johnson is averaging 11.1 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Michael Jacobs is averaging 11.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. Tidjiane Dioumassi is dishing 5 assists and Derrick Tezeno is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game. Southern will take on USC, Nebraska, Texas Southern, Prairie View, and Florida A&M after this game.

Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview

The Loyola Marymount Lions beat Prairie View A&M and UC Santa Barbara, and they play North Alabama, San Francisco and Washington State next. The Loyola Marymount Lions are averaging 70.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Will Johnston is averaging 14.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Jevon Porter is averaging 13.3 points and 8 rebounds. Caleb Stone-Carrawell is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Merkviladze is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Loyola Marymount Lions are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola Marymount Lions are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win

• Southern has lost each of its last nine road night games against non-conference opponents.
• Loyola Marymount has won five of its last six games.
• Southern has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road night games against non-conference opponents.

Loyola Marymount vs Southern Prediction

The Loyola Marymount Lions are winning games lately and are the more talented team, but they’re 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The Southern Jaguars have covered each of their last four games, and they’re 5-2 ATS on the season. We’ve also seen Southern outright beat Tulsa and LA Tech as big underdogs. The Southern Jaguars can score the basketball, and it makes them a threat against most teams they play. Give me the points.