Pepperdine vs Loyola Marymount Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

On Saturday, the Pepperdine Waves (10-17) face off against the Loyola Marymount Lions (15-12) at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Loyola Marymount comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Santa Clara. In their recent 89-78 defeat to Portland, Caleb Stone-Carrawell was a standout player for the Loyola Marymount Lions, contributing 18 points. Throughout this season, Stone-Carrawell has been the leading scorer for the Lions, with an impressive average of 13.8 points per game. Hot on his heels is Jevon Porter, who ranks as the second-highest scorer on the team, maintaining an average of 12.7 points per game. Beyond scoring, Porter also excels in rebounding, boasting a team-high average of 7.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Will Johnston has been instrumental in playmaking, leading the Lions in assists with an average of three per game. In their most recent stretch of five games, the Lions have struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 75.4 points. As they gear up for a home conference match against Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount aims to leverage their scoring potential to secure a victory. Currently, the team averages 70.1 points per game, showcasing their offensive capabilities that they hope will drive them to success in their upcoming contest.

Pepperdine enters this game on a one-game losing streak, and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Oregon State. In their tough defeat against Gonzaga, where they fell 107-55, Danilo Dozic managed to score 12 points for the Pepperdine Waves. This season, the standout player for Pepperdine in terms of scoring has been Stefan Todorovic, who is averaging 18.7 points per game. Moe Odum follows as the team's second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 11.5 points per game this year. On the defensive end, Boubacar Coulibaly is leading the team in rebounds, securing an average of 6.9 per game. Moe Odum also excels in playmaking, topping the team in assists with an average of 7.2 per game. Over the past five contests, Pepperdine has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 85.6 points per game. With an upcoming game against Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, the Waves are eager to break their losing streak and gain positive momentum. For the season, the team is averaging a total of 72.2 points per game.

Pepperdine's performance away from home this season has been poor, with the team winning just two out of their eleven road games. Their defensive struggles are evident, as they have conceded an average of over 80 points per game in these matches. Conversely, Loyola Marymount has shown resilience on their home court, securing victories in ten of their fifteen home fixtures. They are likely to capitalize on Pepperdine's weak road record as they face off against them. Final Score Prediction, Loyola Marymount Lions win but fail to cover, 77-72.