Loyola Marymount Lions vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this West Coast conference game currently have Gonzaga as the -21.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Loyola Marymount Lions +21.5

This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.

WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Loyola Marymount at +21.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Taking a Look at the Lions Chances in Spokane

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 favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 140 fell just short of 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.

Loyola Marymount put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 50% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 43.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 16 attempts, while going 18 of 40 (45%) on two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, the Lions made 23 of 35 attempts, 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, and Steven Jamerson II contributing 11 points and 15 boards.

Despite a strong defensive effort, Loyola Marymount allowed 62 points in their previous game. They held their opponent to just 27% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 69 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Lions limited their opponent to 11% shooting, with only 2 made threes on 18 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 88% rate.

Will Gonzaga Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs dropped to 16-7 on the season after a 62-58 road loss to Saint Mary’s on Saturday. Gonzaga entered the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, falling well short of the 146.5 O/U line.

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

Gonzaga’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 43.6%. They hit only 3 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 17.6% from three, and their free-throw shooting was also lacking at 53.8%.

Graham Ike led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% from the field. Ryan Nembhard contributed 11 points and dished out 12 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.

Gonzaga’s defense held their opponent to 62 points on 38% shooting from the field, with a 40% mark on two-point attempts (12/30). They also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to 9/25, or 36%.

From the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 50%, making 11 of 22 attempts. Gonzaga gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.