Who’s Playing
Loyola Marymount @ Brigham Young
Current Records: Loyola Marymount 9-16; Brigham Young 19-9
What to Know
The Loyola Marymount Lions have quite the challenge ahead of them as they’re expected to be blown off the court. The Lions and the Brigham Young Cougars will face off in a West Coast battle at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday at Marriott Center. Loyola Marymount has some work to do to even out the 1-12 series between these two since January of 2016, but a win here would be a good start.
Loyola Marymount was just a bucket short of a win on Saturday and fell 69-68 to the Pacific Tigers. Forward Alex Merkviladze had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with only six points on 2-for-13 shooting in his 28 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, BYU was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Saturday as they fell 69-64 to the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Guard Alex Barcello put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 22 points.
The losses put Loyola Marymount at 9-16 and BYU at 19-9. The Lions are 5-10 after losses this year, the Cougars 5-3.
How To Watch
When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ETWhere: Marriott Center — Provo, UtahTV: CBS Sports NetworkLive Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports AppWatch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TVTicket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Cougars are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Brigham Young have won 12 out of their last 13 games against Loyola Marymount.
Feb 10, 2022 – Brigham Young 83 vs. Loyola Marymount 82Feb 20, 2021 – Brigham Young 88 vs. Loyola Marymount 71Feb 13, 2020 – Brigham Young 77 vs. Loyola Marymount 54Jan 04, 2020 – Brigham Young 63 vs. Loyola Marymount 38Feb 16, 2019 – Brigham Young 70 vs. Loyola Marymount 62Feb 02, 2019 – Brigham Young 67 vs. Loyola Marymount 49Feb 01, 2018 – Loyola Marymount 76 vs. Brigham Young 69Jan 18, 2018 – Brigham Young 82 vs. Loyola Marymount 67Mar 04, 2017 – Brigham Young 89 vs. Loyola Marymount 81Jan 28, 2017 – Brigham Young 85 vs. Loyola Marymount 77Dec 31, 2016 – Brigham Young 81 vs. Loyola Marymount 76Jan 28, 2016 – Brigham Young 87 vs. Loyola Marymount 62Jan 21, 2016 – Brigham Young 91 vs. Loyola Marymount 80
Injury Report for Brigham Young
Seneca Knight: Game-Time Decision (Thumb)Richard Harward: Out for the Season (Illness)Gavin Baxter: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for Loyola Marymount
Dameane Douglas: Out for the Season (Ankle)
