UC Irvine vs Loyola Marymount Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/8/24

The UC Irvine Anteaters and Loyola Marymount Lions meet Friday in college basketball action at the Gersten Pavilion. Here’s a UC Irvine vs Loyola Marymount Prediction. This article will include a UC Irvine vs Loyola Marymount Pick.

UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters beat Chapman, and they play Northern Iowa and Pepperdine next. The UC Irvine Anteaters are averaging 82 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 52 points on 32.2 percent shooting. Bent Leuchten is averaging 19 points and 1 assist, while Justin Hohn is averaging 15 points and 3 assists. Devin Tillis is the third double-digit scorer and Jurian Dixon is grabbing 2 rebounds. The UC Irvine Anteaters are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The UC Irvine Anteaters are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game. UC Irvine will play against Northern Iowa, Pepperdine, and Weber State after this game.

Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview

The Loyola Marymount Lions beat Life Pacific, and they play Saint Louis and North Dakota next. The Loyola Marymount Lions are averaging 99 points on 54.2 percent shooting and allowing 56 points on 37.5 percent shooting. Alex Merkviladze is averaging 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Myron Amey Jr. is averaging 20 points and 4 rebounds. Caleb Stone-Carrawell is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron McBride is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Loyola Marymount Lions are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola Marymount Lions are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game. Loyola Marymount will take on Saint Louis, North Dakota, and Belmont following this one.

Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win

• UC Irvine has lost each of its last five road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Loyola Marymount has won six of its last seven night games against the Big West Conference at Gersten Pavilion.
• Loyola Marymount has won the first half in each of its last five night games.

UC Irvine vs Loyola Marymount Prediction

Neither UC Irvine nor Loyola Marymount played anybody in their season opener, so we’re going to learn a lot about both teams here. With that said, I do like the free bucket with Loyola Marymount at home. I’d argue Loyola Marymount has the best player on the floor and this offense has a chance to do some things this season. Big early statement game for Loyola Marymount at home and I believe the Lions will be up to the test. Give me the bucket in a game they should win outright.