Loyola Marymount Lions vs Nevada Wolf Pack Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nevada vs Loyola Marymount NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.

Nevada vs Loyola Marymount Prediction

Looking to win big? The Wolf Pack and Lions face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Nevada is favored by -8.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 138.5 points.

Nevada vs. Loyola Marymount Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Nevada Wolf Pack at Loyola Marymount Lions
Where: Los Angeles at Gersten Pavilion
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds NEVADA -8.5, NEVADA -407 | LOYMRY +310 O/U 138.5

Wolf Pack Preview: Will the Wolf Pack Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game

Nevada fell to 6-2 on the season after a 68-57 home loss to Washington State on Monday. The Wolf Pack, who were -11 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 125, well under the O/U line of 145.5.

Nevada trailed 31-21 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points while allowing 37.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 38.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they hit only 4 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three-point range.

Isaiah Watts led the way with 17 points, shooting 5 of 8 from three-point range, while Kobe Sanders added 14 points and 4 assists. LeJuan Watts contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, also dishing out 6 assists in the game.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense held strong, allowing 68 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent's three-point effectiveness, with just 4 made threes on 20 attempts (20%).

Inside the arc, Nevada gave up 18 two-point baskets on 37 attempts (48%). They sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws (69%). Nevada also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Lions Preview: Can the Lions Grab a Win at Home?

Loyola Marymount fell to 2-4 on the season after a tough 83-54 loss to Colorado State on Wednesday. The Lions were +9 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

LMU trailed 46-20 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 142.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Loyola Marymount struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit only 4 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 19% from three-point range.

The Lions managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 6 assists as a team. Nique Clifford contributed 19 points and 17 rebounds, while Kyan Evans and Jalen Lake each added 14 points, with Evans hitting 4 of 5 threes.

Lions Team Defense

Even with Loyola Marymount allowing 83 points, their defense couldn't slow down the opposition, who shot 44% from the field. The Lions gave up 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 16 of their 31 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team connected on 14 of 36 threes, shooting 38%. They also made 9 of 10 free throws, finishing at 90% from the line. Loyola Marymount allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wolf Pack vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Nevada has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Lions have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Loyola Marymount has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
The last ten games that Nevada was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.