Loyola Maryland Greyhounds

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds

Feb 5, 2025

Lafayette Leopards

Lafayette Leopards
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Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Lafayette Leopards Prediction – 2/5/2025

The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds are set to clash with the Lafayette Leopards on February 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST in what promises to be an exciting matchup for fans and bettors alike. The current betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook list the Leopards as 4-point favorites. As the teams prepare for this pivotal contest, let’s break down what you can expect from this matchup, alongside a betting pick that might just help you come out on top. ## Overview of Loyola Maryland Greyhounds The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds are a team known for their gritty style of play, often relying on their defensive tenacity to stay competitive. In recent games, the Greyhounds have shown flashes of potential with strong performances on the defensive end, which could play a crucial role against an offensively proficient team like Lafayette. When looking at Loyola Maryland, consider their stellar defensive metrics and how they manage to keep scores low, often forcing their opponents into difficult shots and capitalizing on turnovers. However, scoring can sometimes be a challenge for the Greyhounds. While they have a reliable defense, the team's ability to consistently put points on the board will be vital in their matchup against the Leopards. Watch to see if the Greyhounds can create scoring opportunities and if their free-throw accuracy can make the difference in a close game. ## Overview of Lafayette Leopards On the other side of the court, the Lafayette Leopards are characterized by their fast-paced, high-scoring offense. With a solid track record in their conference, the Leopards excel in exploiting defensive weaknesses with their quick ball movement and sharp perimeter shooting. They rank highly in offensive efficiency, making them a formidable opponent for any team, especially one with scoring struggles. The Leopards' defense complements their offensive prowess, providing just enough disruption to gain an edge over opponents. However, maintaining discipline on defense and minimizing fouls will be key if they hope to secure a win against the defensive-oriented Greyhounds. The Leopards will likely try to set the game’s tempo early, pushing the pace and looking to build a lead quickly. ## Betting Insights Betting on this game involves weighing the strengths of Lafayette’s offensive capabilities against Loyola Maryland’s defensive resilience. With a betting line of -4.0 favoring the Leopards, the odds-makers seem to be banking on Lafayette's ability to outscore Loyola Maryland. The total for this game stands at 137.5, which indicates an expectation of a moderate-paced game rather than a defensive standoff. ## Key Factors - **Defense vs. Offense**: Loyola Maryland’s strong defense versus Lafayette’s potent offense will be the defining clash. - **Game Tempo**: Lafayette will likely aim to establish a quick tempo, forcing Loyola to keep up with their offensive pressure. - **Turnovers**: The team that manages to keep turnovers to a minimum could very well control the pace and outcome of the game. - **Free Throws and Fouling**: The ability to capitalize on free throws and avoid unnecessary fouls will be crucial, particularly for the Greyhounds. ## Pick and Analysis Taking into consideration the overall strengths and current form of both teams, the Lafayette Leopards seem well-positioned to cover the spread as -4 favorites. Their robust offensive arsenal is likely to challenge the artistry of Loyola Maryland’s defense. If Lafayette can dictate the pace and convert their scoring opportunities, they should manage to edge out a victory by more than 4 points. With a modest total of 137.5, consider looking at the under, especially if the Greyhounds successfully slow down Lafayette’s fast pace with their defensive play. In conclusion, back the Lafayette Leopards to cover in what should be an engaging battle of contrasting styles. Keep an eye on tempo and turnovers, as they will likely be the deciding factors in this enticing matchup. Get daily NCAABB picks here.

Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+4.5/-108
10% LOYMD
-4.5/-112
90% LAFAY

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+154
8% LOYMD
-187
92% LAFAY

Total Pick Consensus

139.5/-110
61% UN
139.5/-110
39% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

LOYMD
Team Stats Per Game
LAFAY
69.64
PTS GM
69.75
57.45
FGA
56.92
.437
FG%
.439
.317
3PT%
.348
10.27
ORB
10.17
1.07
DRB
1.08
33.82
TRB
36
17.45
FTA
17.04
.719
FT%
.724
13.64
AST
13.71
2.86
BLK
2.21
12.09
TO
11.79
15.55
PF
16

Defense/Offense

LOYMD
Team Stats Per Game
LAFAY
70.64
PTS GM
68.46
56.68
FGA
56.96
.454
FG%
.432
.344
3PT%
.341
9.18
ORB
9.33
1.09
DRB
1
33.18
TRB
33.38
16.68
FTA
17.04
.741
FT%
.680
13.27
AST
14.5
2.45
BLK
3.67
12.18
TO
10.92
16.27
PF
16.17

Offense/Defense

LOYMD
Advanced Game Stats
LAFAY
67.6
Pace
65.9
103.0
Off.Rate
104.7
.304
FTr
.299
.380
3PAr
.374
.530
TS%
.536
50.5
TRB%
51.9
54.3
AST%
54.8
11.0
STL%
9.4
7.8
BLK%
6.4
.497
eFG%
.504
15.5
TOV%
15.4
30.0
ORB%
29.7
.218
TF/FGA
.217

Defense/Offense

LOYMD
Advanced Game Stats
LAFAY
67.6
Pace
65.9
104.5
Off.Rate
102.7
.294
FTr
.299
.350
3PAr
.397
.547
TS%
.526
49.5
TRB%
48.1
51.6
AST%
59.0
10.8
STL%
9.4
6.9
BLK%
10.3
.514
eFG%
.499
15.9
TOV%
14.4
28.1
ORB%
26.5
.218
TF/FGA
.203

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
LOYMD LAFAY
LOYMD LAFAY
Consensus
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-105)
+4.0 (-110)
-4.0 (-110)
+3.5 (-108)
-3.5 (-105)
+4.5 (-108)
-4.5 (-112)
+3.5 (-118)
-3.5 (-105)
+4.5 (-118)
-4.5 (-104)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-103)
+4.0 (-110)
-4.0 (-110)
+4.0 (-110)
-4.0 (-110)
+5.0 (-110)
-5.0 (-110)
+3.5 (-105)
-3.5 (-105)
+4.5 (-105)
-4.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
LOYMD LAFAY
LOYMD LAFAY
Consensus
+142
-170
+154
-187
+142
-170
+160
-192
+142
-176
+152
-188
+132
-167
+148
-182
+143
-170
+158
-190
+140
-170
+155
-190
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
138.0 (-108)
138.0 (-112)
139.5 (-111)
139.5 (-110)
138.0 (-108)
138.0 (-112)
140.0 (-110)
140.0 (-110)
137.5 (-116)
137.5 (-108)
139.5 (-110)
139.5 (-110)
137.5 (-112)
137.5 (-109)
139.5 (-110)
139.5 (-110)
138.0 (-110)
138.0 (-110)
140.0 (-105)
140.0 (-115)
137.5 (-115)
137.5 (-105)
139.5 (-115)
139.5 (-105)

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