San Diego vs Loyola Marymount Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: San Diego vs Loyola Marymount

The San Diego Toreros square off against the Loyola Marymount Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 23:30 on Thursday, March 5.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when San Diego go up against Loyola Marymount. Our prediction is that there will be Over 145.5 points and that is available at -115.

San Diego Toreros were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 87-74 reverse against Portland Pilots.

Loyola Marymount Lions lost their last game, being beaten at home to Seattle Redhawks 71-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Loyola Marymount beat San Diego in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 77-65 scoreline. Loyola Marymount have racked up six straight wins over San Diego. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Loyola Marymount	15-16	2314	2240	74	10-9	5-7	1L
San Diego	11-20	2336	2450	-114	9-8	2-12	4L

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San Diego vs Loyola Marymount Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for San Diego vs Loyola Marymount with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 145.5 and odds of -115 are available for this college showdown.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key San Diego vs Loyola Marymount stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 5 San Diego games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 San Diego games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 San Diego games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 LMU games.

Over 145.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Diego 71 - 81 Loyola Marymount

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San Diego 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability of winning this college game, Loyola Marymount might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -244 Moneyline betting odds. San Diego are the underdogs at +198 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 145.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 145.5, there are odds of -115.

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Moneyline

San Diego

+198

LMU

-244

Point Spread

San Diego +5.5

-110

LMU -5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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San Diego Stats

Loyola Marymount Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 82.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 84.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	28-3	2665	2054	611	18-0	10-3	1L
Saint Mary's	27-4	2431	1990	441	18-0	9-4	8W
Santa Clara	24-7	2597	2245	352	15-3	9-4	1W
Seattle	19-12	2257	2094	163	14-5	5-7	3W
Pacific	17-14	2270	2137	133	12-3	5-11	4L
Oregon State	16-15	2213	2305	-92	12-8	4-7	1L
San Francisco	16-15	2305	2271	34	10-6	6-9	1W
Loyola Marymount	15-16	2314	2240	74	10-9	5-7	1L
Portland	12-18	2210	2364	-154	11-6	1-12	1W
Washington State	11-19	2367	2421	-54	9-7	2-12	3L
San Diego	11-20	2336	2450	-114	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-22	2244	2469	-225	7-10	2-12	1W

• 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

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