The Loyola Marymount Lions and Santa Clara Broncos face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at the Leavey Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Loyola Marymount vs Santa Clara prediction.
Santa Clara Has Won Two Games in a Row
Santa Clara is playing well heading into this game and they have two games in a row. In the last game against San Diego the offense scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 13 points. Jalen Benjamin had a strong game putting up 23 points, six assists, and two rebounds. Santa Clara is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. Adama Bel has been the top player for Santa Clara this season averaging 15.2 points while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. Santa Clara will meet Gonzaga after this game.
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Loyola Marymount Has Been Awful
Loyola Marymount has been awful the last few weeks and they can’t have a whole lot of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against San Francisco, Loyola Marymount scored 59 points while the defense gave up 82 points. Loyola Marymount on the season is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 72.2 points per game. The defense is ranked 193rd and they are going to need the defense to be better here, or this game is going to be a long game.
Loyola Marymount vs Santa Clara Betting Prediction
Loyola Marymount has been awful heading into this game and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. Loyola Marymount in the last game gave up 82 points and they are going to really struggle in this game. Santa Clara is going to have no issue running up teh score and this is going to be a blowout victory here by the Broncos. Back Santa Clara to cover the spread here. This is a strong play.