Loyola Marymount Lions vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks Matchup

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

North Dakota vs Loyola Marymount Prediction

The Fighting Hawks and Lions are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Loyola Marymount is favored by -9 vs. North Dakota.

North Dakota vs. Loyola Marymount Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Loyola Marymount Lions
Where: Los Angeles at Gersten Pavilion
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds LOYMRY -9, NDAK +372 | LOYMRY -500 O/U 144.5

Fighting Hawks Preview: Will North Dakota Find a Way to Win on the Road?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games

North Dakota faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 19th, as they went on the road to take on Notre Dame. The Fighting Hawks, who entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs, lost 75-58 but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-31 at halftime, North Dakota struggled to keep up in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 145-point O/U line.

Fighting Hawks Offense Breakdown

North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 35.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they hit 33.3% of their threes, going 9-for-27 from deep.

Markus Burton was the standout performer, scoring 29 points on 13-of-20 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three. He also added 9 rebounds and 3 assists. North Dakota finished with 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.

Fighting Hawks Team Defense

North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Fighting Hawks allowed the opposing team to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 29/45 inside the arc.

From three-point range, North Dakota held their opponent to just 3/17 shooting, or 17%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8 of their attempts.

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Loyola Marymount dropped to 1-2 on the season with a 77-71 road loss to Saint Louis on Saturday. The Lions entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the upset. The game’s total points came in at 148, falling short of the 155-point O/U line.

After trailing 42-30 at halftime, LMU made a push in the second half, outscoring Saint Louis 41-35, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Loyola Marymount's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall and 39.4% on two-point attempts. They connected on 34.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 29 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%.

Will Johnston led the way with 27 points, shooting 50% from the field and 4 of 10 from three-point range. Gibson Jimerson also contributed 23 points, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. The Lions finished with 8 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, while shooting 78.9% from the free-throw line.

Lions Team Defense

Despite Loyola Marymount's defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points on 44% shooting from the field. The Lions gave up 16 two-point baskets on 50% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount allowed 11 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 19 times, where they made 12 free throws.

Fighting Hawks vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Fighting Hawks offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 74. North Dakota posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Loyola Marymount has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Fighting Hawks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
As the betting favorite, the Lions have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Loyola Marymount posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.