Loyola Marymount at Pepperdine 1/16/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 01/15/2020 at 7:18 PM ET

The Loyola Marymount Lions visit Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California on Thursday to play the Pepperdine Waves. Loyola Marymount fell to 7-10 overall and 1-2 in the West Coast Conference following its 87-62 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Lions fell behind 38-22 at halftime and never threatened throughout the game. Eli Scott led Loyola Marymount in the loss with 20 points. 

Eli Scott leads the Lions in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 16.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Ivan Alipiev is the second leading scorer for Loyola Marymount with an average of 11.0 points per game and the only other player for the Lions besides Scott averaging double-figures in scoring.

Pepperdine improved its overall record to 8-9 and 1-2 in the WCC following its 85-78 victory over San Diego on Saturday. Kameron Edwards was the leading scorer in the win over San Diego with 23 points and Colbey Ross chipped in with 22 points. Edwards also lead the Waves with eight rebounds and Ross handed out seven assists.

Colbey Ross is the leading scorer and leader in assists for Pepperdine with averages of 19.9 points and 7.4 assists per game. Kessler Edwards leads Pepperdine in rebounds with an average of 7.9 per game. Kameron Edwards is the second leading scorer for Pepperdine with an average of 16.9 points per game.

Pepperdine has dominated Loyola Marymount on its home court winning each of the last 7 straight up. The Waves have covered the number in 5 of the last 7 when playing against an opponent from the West Coast Conference. Loyola Marymount has failed to cover 7 of its last 8 overall and has lost 11 of its last 15 SU head-to-head against Pepperdine. Final Score Prediction, Pepperdine Waves win and cover ATS 74-65.

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