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Loyola Marymount @ Pacific

Current Records: Loyola Marymount 9-15; Pacific 7-18

What to Know

The Pacific Tigers will be returning home after a four-game road trip. Pacific and the Loyola Marymount Lions will face off in a West Coast battle at 10 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Spanos Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Tigers winning the first 58-49 at home and Loyola Marymount taking the second 80-76.

Pacific was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap two weeks ago as they fell 60-54 to the San Diego Toreros. One thing holding Pacific back was the mediocre play of guard Alphonso Anderson, who did not have his best game: he finished with only nine points on 4-for-10 shooting in his 26 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, Loyola Marymount was close but no cigar this past Thursday as they fell 84-80 to the Santa Clara Broncos. A silver lining for the Lions was the play of guard Eli Scott, who had 30 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Tigers are expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-5 against the spread when favored.

The losses put Pacific at 7-18 and Loyola Marymount at 9-15. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Pacific has only been able to knock down 40.80% percent of their shots, which is the 26th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Loyola Marymount has experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 47.40% from the floor on average, which is the second highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spanos Center -- Stockton, California
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Loyola Marymount have won seven out of their last 12 games against Pacific.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - Loyola Marymount 80 vs. Pacific 76
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Pacific 58 vs. Loyola Marymount 49
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Pacific 60 vs. Loyola Marymount 53
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Pacific 62 vs. Loyola Marymount 50
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Loyola Marymount 63 vs. Pacific 56
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Loyola Marymount 60 vs. Pacific 42
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Loyola Marymount 74 vs. Pacific 71
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Pacific 88 vs. Loyola Marymount 82
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Loyola Marymount 67 vs. Pacific 66
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Loyola Marymount 79 vs. Pacific 73
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Loyola Marymount 77 vs. Pacific 72
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Pacific 60 vs. Loyola Marymount 58

Injury Report for Pacific

  • Greg Outlaw: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Loyola Marymount

  • Dameane Douglas: Out for the Season (Ankle)