The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (1-5) challenge the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (1-5) at Knott Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Prediction
In the Greyhounds’ last game, they were topped by the Dartmouth Big Green, 64-63. Dartmouth’s 16.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Loyola Maryland, who had a mark of 22.6. The Big Green’s mark was better than their season average of 16.1, while the Greyhounds’ was above their season average of 17.2. Cam Gregory had a solid outing for Loyola Maryland, putting up 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Mountaineers were beaten by the Morgan State Bears in their last contest, 69-63. Morgan State’s 8.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Mount St. Mary’s, who had a rate of 5.6. The Bears’ mark was below their season average of 37.6, while the Mountaineers’ was below their season average of 20.3. Mount St. Mary’s’ Donald Carey had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Mount St. Mary’s. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, Mount St. Mary’s ranks 209th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Loyola Maryland has forced the 39th-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent).
The Greyhounds won the only game against the Mountaineers last season, 64-57. Loyola Maryland did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (23-27; 85.2 percent). Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.5 vs. 21.3).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, ATS Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Loyola Maryland ranks 56th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 276th (37.7).
The Mountaineers rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Greyhounds rank 248th (4.4).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 141st in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 310th (16.9).
The Greyhounds rank 59th in steals per game (7.2) while the Mountaineers rank 190th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Loyola Maryland ranks 266th in assists per game (11.8) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 283rd (11.5).
