Loyola Marymount Lions vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Rams. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Colorado State being favored by -8.5 over Loyola Marymount.
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado State Rams -8.5
This game will be played at Moby Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Lions Have What it Takes in Fort Collins?
Loyola Marymount moved to 4-3 on the season after a 73-70 win over Wyoming on Wednesday. The Lions were favored by 3 points, and the game ended in a push for bettors. The total points went over the line of 140, finishing at 143.
LMU led 40-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
Loyola Marymount’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 62.5% of their two-point attempts (20/32) and 32% from beyond the arc (8/25), while hitting 81.8% of their free throws (9/11). The Lions also dished out 14 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds.
Jevon Porter led the way with 29 points, shooting 61.1% overall and 50% from three (6/12), adding 7 rebounds. Obi Agbim contributed 23 points and 5 assists, hitting 75% from deep (3/4), while Caleb Stone-Carrawell shot 80% from the field (8/10) for 17 points.
Despite Loyola Marymount’s defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points while the opposing team shot 49% from the field, making 28 of their 57 attempts. The Lions struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents connected on 62% of their tries, going 20/32.
From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 8 made threes on 25 attempts. The Lions also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 9 of those for 81%. Loyola Marymount gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Colorado State Come Through as Home Favorites?
Colorado State Rams Recent Game/Games
The Rams improved to 4-3 on the season with a 76-72 win over TCU on Friday, November 29th. Playing at home, Colorado State entered the game as +5 point underdogs but managed to pull off the upset and cover the spread.
Colorado State led 32-31 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game ended up at 148, surpassing the over/under line of 139.5.
In their last game, Colorado State put up 76 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 8 of 27 from beyond the arc, shooting 29.6%, while connecting on 52.5% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 10 of 12 for an 83.3% success rate.
Nique Clifford led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4. Frankie Collins added 18 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting 29.4% overall. Bowen Born was effective from deep, hitting 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 13 points.
Even with Colorado State allowing 72 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Rams gave up 21 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Colorado State’s defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. The Rams also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 83%.