The Gaels are 352nd in tempo (per KenPom), making them one of the nation's slowest schools. Their defense, rated 42nd nationally, holds foes to 62.4 points on 40.2% shooting. They haven't let a conference rival score more than 60 points yet. Against the Lions' offense (203rd nationally), the Gaels will be fine. Loyola Marymount averages 59.8 points (36.5% shooting) on the road.
Meanwhile, the Gaels haven't been sharp at home offensively. They've gone five straight home games scoring fewer than 75 points in regulation. In three of those, they failed to score more than 70. The Gaels only hit 28.3% of their threes at home. The Lions are a stronger team defensively, limiting opponents to 70.7 points on 42.3% shooting. bet on this one ending under the total.