| MATCHUP | Pacific Boxers | Loyola Marymount Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-5 | 9-5 |
| Spread | +5.5 -108 | -5.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +185 | -225 |
| Total | Over 137.5 (-108) | Under 137.5 (-112) |
| Where | Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Loyola Marymount Lions and the Pacific Tigers will meet on Tuesday evening in a West Coast Conference matchup at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Pacific Tigers Betting Preview
The Pacific Tigers enter Tuesday’s contest with a 9–5 record, including a 0–1 mark in conference play and a 2–3 record on the road this season. The Tigers have compiled wins over Nichols, Air Force, Long Beach State and the Jacksonville Dolphins, while losing games to BYU, California, Nevada and the Florida Atlantic Owls. More recently, in the Pacific Tigers 95–82 victory over the Nichols Colonels, Pacific forward Elias Ralph tallied 25 points (10 of 16 shooting from the field), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Tigers frontcourt.
The Pacific Tigers average 71.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting from the field and 31.4 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Tigers are allowing opponents 69.8 points per contest.
Senior forward Elias Ralph leads the Pacific Tigers averaging 16.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game on 48.5 percent shooting and 89.3 percent from the free‑throw line. Senior guard TJ Wainwright averages 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, while senior forward Isaac Jack provides additional scoring depth averaging 9.4 points per game.
Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview
The Loyola Marymount Lions enter Tuesday night’s contest with a 9–5 win-loss record, including a 6–4 record at home. The Lions have amassed wins over Lincoln, Eastern Washington, Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, UTEP, Troy, UC Santa Barbara, and Ohio, while losing 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 74.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting from the field and 36.8 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Lions are allowing opponents 67.9 points per game which ranks 48th in the country.
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.
Why the Pacific Tigers will win
• Scoring consistency. The Tigers have three players that average more than 9.5 points per game.
• Motivation. The Pacific Tigers have lost 2 of the team’s last 3 games played this season.
Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win
• Home court advantage. The Loyola Marymount Lions are 6–4 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 67.9 points per game which ranks 48th in the nation.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Pacific Tigers Prediction
The Pacific Tigers have been competitive in several non‑conference games this season. With that said, the Loyola Marymount Lions will be a tough opponent for the Tigers as the Lions hold clear advantages in shooting efficiency, defensive consistency and overall roster depth. If the Lions control tempo and continue to generate high‑percentage looks, I think they win this game. With that said, I like Pacific to keep the game close late. For that specific reason, I am backing Pacific plus the 5.5 points.