San Francisco vs Loyola Marymount Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: San Francisco vs Loyola Marymount

The San Francisco Dons battle the Loyola Marymount Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 23:00 on Thursday, January 8.

There is -118 available when it comes to Loyola Marymount on the Moneyline and we’re expecting the home team to beat San Francisco. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our pick.

San Francisco Dons claimed a victory in their previous game. A 73-68 home win occurred against Portland Pilots.

Loyola Marymount Lions were beaten last game and this was on the road. Gonzaga Bulldogs claimed a 82-47 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

San Francisco triumphed 72-66 when they last played Loyola Marymount. It’s been six wins on the bounce for San Francisco when playing Loyola Marymount. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
San Francisco	17-16	2464	2414	50	11-6	6-10	1L
Loyola Marymount	15-17	2376	2306	70	10-10	5-7	2L

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San Francisco vs Loyola Marymount Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for San Francisco 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

We’re eager to back Loyola Marymount to achieve a victory in this college matchup and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -118 that the home team claim the win.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key San Francisco vs Loyola Marymount stats:

• LMU have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• LMU have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• San Francisco have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• San Francisco have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

LMU Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Francisco 73 - 75 Loyola Marymount

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Lions claiming a 75-73 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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San Francisco 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.

There are betting odds of -115 about Loyola Marymount winning, with San Francisco currently available at -104. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 51% chance of success.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 139.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 139.5, the odds are -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

San Francisco

-104

LMU

-115

Point Spread

San Francisco +1.5

-120

LMU -1.5

-102

Total Points

Under 139.5

-110

Over 139.5

-110

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San Francisco Stats

Loyola Marymount Stats

Moneyline

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

• +0.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +0.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -0.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -0.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 70.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 70.20 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	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

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