Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup

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

Loyola Marymount vs Gonzaga Prediction

Betting on today's Lions and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -21.5 vs. Loyola Marymount in a West Coast conference matchup.

Loyola Marymount vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds GNZG -21.5, LOYMRY +1600 | GNZG -8000 O/U 153.5

Lions Preview: Can Loyola Marymount Stun the Crowd at McCarthey Athletic Center?

Loyola Marymount Lions Recent Game/Games

Loyola Marymount improved to 13-9 on the season with a 78-62 road win over San Diego on Saturday. The Lions entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 140 fell just under the 143.5 O/U line.

After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Loyola Marymount took control in the second half, outscoring the Toreros 43-27 to secure the win.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Loyola Marymount put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and hitting 43.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they went 23 of 35 from the free-throw line, shooting 65.7%.

Myron Amey Jr. led the way with 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Alex Merkviladze and Jevon Porter each added 14 points, with Porter grabbing 12 rebounds. Steven Jamerson II also had a strong game on the boards, pulling down 15 rebounds to go along with his 11 points.

Lions Team Defense

Even with Loyola Marymount's defense holding their opponent to just 62 points on 27% shooting, the Lions couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. They sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 88% clip.

From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to 2 made threes on 18 attempts (11%). However, they allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving up extra possessions.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Home Win?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga’s season record fell to 16-7 after a 62-58 road loss to Saint Mary’s on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 120 came in well below the O/U line of 146.5.

Gonzaga trailed 36-28 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 30. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 58 points. They shot 43.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 3 of 17 attempts, good for just 17.6%.

Graham Ike led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% from the field. Mikey Lewis added 16 points, though he shot just 33.3% overall. Ryan Nembhard contributed 11 points and 12 assists, connecting on 66.7% of his threes.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They limited two-point shooting to 40% (12/30).

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 36% (9/25). Gonzaga also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 11 free throws (50%).

Lions vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Loyola Marymount has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 65 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 83 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Gonzaga posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Loyola Marymount has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.