Loyola Marymount vs Pacific Picks and Prediction – 1/24/2025

On Thursday, the Loyola Marymount Lions (11-8) face off against the Pacific Tigers (6-15) at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Pacific comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a nail-biting 84-81 overtime defeat against Portland, Elias Ralph stood out for the Tigers by scoring an impressive 26 points. This season, Ralph has been the team's top scorer, consistently averaging 16.6 points per game. His teammate, Elijah Fisher, closely follows as the second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 16.3 points each game. Ralph not only excels in scoring but also dominates the boards for Pacific, averaging 7.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Lamar Washington plays a crucial playmaking role, leading the team with an average of 6.3 assists per game. However, a concern for Pacific is their recent defensive performance, as they've allowed opponents to score an average of 89 points over their last five games. As they prepare to face Loyola Marymount in Stockton, the Tigers hope to break a streak of conference losses before it reaches seven. Currently, they manage to score an average of 71.9 points per game.

Loyola Marymount enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a recent game where the Lions triumphed over San Diego with a score of 77-70, Alex Merkviladze emerged as a key player by scoring 18 points. This season, Caleb Stone-Carrawell has been the leading scorer for Loyola Marymount, consistently delivering an average of 13.8 points per game. Closely following him is Jevon Porter, who has contributed an average of 13.2 points per game, making him the second-highest scorer for the team. Additionally, Jevon Porter is also the team's top rebounder, averaging 7.9 rebounds per game this season. Meanwhile, Will Johnston has been pivotal in facilitating plays, leading the team in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Over their last five matchups, the Lions have been scoring around 68 points per game. As they prepare to take on the Pacific Tigers, a team that has been struggling this season, Loyola Marymount aims to balance their conference record. On average, the Lions score 70 points in each game throughout the season.

Pacific has struggled recently, losing six of their last nine home games and six out of their last seven games within the conference. They are eager to break this pattern and secure a win in their next game, as they prepare to host Loyola Marymount in Stockton. Meanwhile, Loyola Marymount has faced its own challenges, having lost all five of their games on the road and four of their last seven conference matchups. Both teams are looking to turn their fortunes around as they face off. Look for the road team to get their first road victory. Final Score Prediction, Loyola Marymount Lions win but fail to cover, 76-70.