Saint Mary's Gaels (CA)
Basketball NCAAB Sun 28 Dec 19:00
Loyola Marymount Lions (LMU)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Saint Mary's vs Loyola Marymount

The Saint Mary's Gaels go up against the Loyola Marymount Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, December 28.

Saint Mary's Facing Tough Test

Loyola Marymount are capable of staying close to Saint Mary's here, so we’ll take a chance and wager them against the spread. There’s an attractive +8.5 available which is priced at -110.

Saint Mary's Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Saint Mary's Gaels won their previous game which was at home. It was a 63-58 triumph against Northern Iowa Panthers.

Loyola Marymount Lions won their last game, beating Morgan State Bears at home. It was a 83-56 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Saint Mary's won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 58-55 victory was registered against Loyola Marymount. Saint Mary's have four straight victories against Loyola Marymount. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Saint Mary's 27-5 2502 2066 436 18-1 9-4 1L
Loyola Marymount 15-17 2376 2306 70 10-10 5-7 2L
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Saint Mary's vs Loyola Marymount Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Saint Mary's vs Loyola Marymount bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this college matchup and we like Loyola Marymount at +8.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -110.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Saint Mary's vs Loyola Marymount stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by LMU in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by LMU in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by LMU in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Saint Mary's in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Saint Mary's in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by LMU in 6 of their last 10 games against Saint Mary's.

LMU +8.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Shelley Under 5.5 Rebounds -145 BetMGM logo

Jalen Shelley (Loyola Marymount) can be wagered to total Under 5.5 rebounds at -145. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line which looks generous for this Player Rebounds bet.

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Myron Amey Jr. Over 1.5 Assists +110 BetMGM logo

Myron Amey Jr. (Loyola Marymount) can be wagered to total Over 1.5 assists at +110. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Loyola Marymount +8.5
Totals Over 138.5
Player Rebounds Jalen Shelley Under 5.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Loyola Marymount to cover the +8.5 spread, Over 138.5 on the total and Jalen Shelley (Loyola Marymount) to get Under 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Saint Mary's Saint Mary's logo 75 - 71 Loyola Marymount logo Loyola Marymount

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Saint Mary's to secure a 75-71 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Saint Mary's vs Loyola Marymount Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Saint Mary's Big Favorites on the Moneyline

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Saint Mary's are red-hot -476 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 83% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Loyola Marymount are trading at +360.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 142.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 142.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Myron Amey Jr. Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Myron Amey Jr. is available at -105 to rack up Over 13.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 30-3 2809 2178 631 20-0 10-3 2W
Saint Mary's 27-5 2502 2066 436 18-1 9-4 1L
Santa Clara 26-8 2817 2463 354 16-3 10-5 1L
Seattle 20-13 2373 2211 162 15-5 5-8 1L
Pacific 18-15 2399 2271 128 13-3 5-12 1L
Oregon State 17-16 2347 2447 -100 13-8 4-8 1L
San Francisco 17-16 2464 2414 50 11-6 6-10 1L
Loyola Marymount 15-17 2376 2306 70 10-10 5-7 2L
Portland 14-19 2426 2582 -156 12-6 2-13 1L
San Diego 12-21 2458 2570 -112 9-8 3-13 1L
Washington State 11-20 2435 2495 -60 9-8 2-12 4L
Pepperdine 9-23 2312 2546 -234 7-10 2-13 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak