Loyola Marymount vs Portland Picks and Prediction – 3/3/2024

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Both Loyola Marymount (12-17, 5-10) and Portland (10-20, 4-11) have struggled late in the West Coast Conference as part of their schedules. Loyola Marymount beat Portland by 27 on its own court earlier this season and will play at Portland on Saturday.

When they last played, Loyola Marymount made 16 three-pointers and shot 47 percent from that range, and 53 percent overall. Portland shot a respectable 47 percent but was 30 percent on long shots.

Loyola Marymount has won its last two games, which follows a seven-game losing streak. Portland won its last game, which ended a five-game skid.

Loyola Marymount has had its share of close games this season. The Lions are averaging 72.9 points and are giving up 71.2. Portland has struggled more with defense than anything, giving up 80.7 points while averaging 72.9.

Loyola Marymount lives on the three-pointer, with 247 made this season. Dominick Harris leads the way with 14.3 points per game. He has made 65 threes and is shooting 45 percent from that range. Alex Merkviladze is averaging 12.3 points and Will Johnston is averaging 11.4. Merkviladze and Justin Wright have 65 and 60 three-pointers respectively and are shooting around 37 percent. The Lions are shooting 37 percent from behind the arc.

Portland also likes the three, with 257 made this season. Tyler Robertson leads the team with 16,8 points per game. Vukasin Masic and Tyler Harris are each averaging 12. Robertson has made 56 threes and is shooting 37 percent. Juan Sebastian Gorosito made 59, and Masic made 45.