Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Loyola Marymount Lions Picks and Predictions December 28th 2025

Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview

The Saint Mary’s Gaels enter 11-2 and look to extend their strong form, while the Loyola Marymount Lions aim to defend home court in this West Coast Conference matchup at Gersten Pavilion.

Line Movement and Odds

Saint Mary’s opened as a clear favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their efficiency and rebounding. Current market:

• Saint Mary’s Spread: -8.5 (-112)
• Loyola Marymount Spread: +8.5 (-111)
• Saint Mary’s MoneyLine: -445
• Loyola Marymount MoneyLine: +328
• Total: 138.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Saint Mary’s Outlook

Saint Mary’s averages 79.1 points per game, with Paulius Murauskas, Mikey Lewis, and Joshua Dent leading the offense. Their free-throw accuracy (80.9%) and rebounding edge (41.1 per game) highlight balance. Their 11-2 record underscores betting confidence heading into conference play.

Loyola Marymount Outlook

Loyola Marymount averages 78 points per game, with Myron Amey Jr., Rodney Brown, and Jalen Shelley providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency (55.7% effective FG, 71st nationally) and perimeter accuracy (9.7 threes per game, 80th nationally) highlight offensive strength. Their 9-4 record and 7-4 home mark underscore competitiveness.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Saint Mary’s ability to control tempo and boards, while Loyola Marymount must lean on Amey Jr. and Brown to pace the offense. If Saint Mary’s maintains defensive discipline, their depth should create separation.

Injuries / Availability

Saint Mary’s: No injury updates provided.

Loyola Marymount: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Gersten Pavilion provides Loyola Marymount with a strong home-court edge, where they are 7-4 this season. Saint Mary’s slower pace highlights the potential for a close contest in Los Angeles.

Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Saint Mary’s 75, Loyola Marymount 70

• Loyola Marymount +8.5 → Best Bet. Their perimeter shooting and home-court advantage make them a strong cover candidate.
• Over 138.5 → Total play. Both teams’ scoring averages point toward a combined score above the line.

Saint Mary’s depth and rebounding should dictate the game, but Loyola Marymount’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending over the total.

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