| MATCHUP | North Alabama Lions | Loyola Marymount Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5 | 7-4 |
| Where | Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Loyola Marymount Lions and the North Alabama Lions will meet on Friday evening in a non‑conference matchup at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview
The Loyola Marymount Lions enter Friday’s contest with a 7–4 overall win-loss record, including a 4–3 record at home. The Lions have compiled wins over Lincoln, Eastern Washington, Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, UTEP, Troy, UC Santa Barbara, and Ohio, while dropping games to Florida Atlantic, Stony Brook, Saint Louis, and UC San Diego. In the Loyola Marymount’s 70-58 victory over the Ohio Bobcats last month, Loyola Marymount forward Aaron McBride tallied 14 points (6 of 6 shooting from the field), 8 rebounds and 4 steals showcasing his ability to lead the Lions backcourt.
The Loyola Marymount Lions average 71.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Lions are allowing opponents 69.2 points per game.
Senior guard Myron Amey Jr. leads the Loyola Marymount Lions averaging 15 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1 steal per game. Junior guard Rodney Brown Jr. adds 13.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 0.5 steals per contest, while junior guard Jan Vide contributes 13.3 points and 5.8 assists per game. Sophomore forward Jalen Shelley provides a strong interior presence for the Lions averaging 10.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1 steal a contest.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions enter Friday’s contest with a 5–5 record, including a 2–4 mark away from home. The Lions have compiled wins over Lane College, Northwestern State, Tennessee Southern, Jacksonville State, and San Francisco, while dropping games to Mississippi State, East Tennessee State, Clemson, Chattanooga, and Alabama A&M.
North Alabama averages 67.4 points on 41.1 percent shooting from the field and 32.7 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Lions are allowing opponents 74.5 points per contest which ranks a dreadful 174th in the country.
Senior forward Donte Bacchus leads the North Alabama Lions averaging 13.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Sophomore guard Kevin De Kovachich contributes 12.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, while junior forward Cornelius Williams adds 12.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game.
Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win
• Home edge. The Loyola Marymount Lions are 4–3 at Gersten Pavilion this season.
• Star guard play. Myron Amey Jr. and Jan Vide combine for over 28 points per game.
• Quality defense. The Lions allow just 69.2 points per game. Conversely, the North Alabama Lions are allowing 74.5 points per contest.
• Motivation. The Loyola Marymount Lions arrive at tomorrow’s game on the heels of three-game losing streak.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
• Strong interior presence. Loyola Marymount Lions junior forward Cornelius Williams averages 12.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game.
• Balanced guard play. Donte Bacchus and Kevin De Kovachich provide reliable scoring.
Loyola Marymount vs. North Alabama Prediction
This matchup features the Loyola Marymount Lions home court advantage against the North Alabama Lions balanced frontcourt. Look for the Lions to lean on Myron Amey Jr.’s scoring and Jan Vide’s playmaking, while North Alabama counters with forward Cornelius Williams interior presence and Donte Bacchus scoring to keep this game competitive.
The North Alabama Lions have been inconsistent of the defensive side of the basketball in 2025. If Myron Amey Jr. and Jan Vide convert those on the offensive end of the floor, the Loyola Marymount Lions win this one. With that said, I am backing the North Alabama Lions plus the 9.5 points in this game.