The Georgia Southern Eagles (3-0) meet the Pepperdine Waves (2-1) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls, 80-70. The Eagles had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.524 vs. 0.412) and had a better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.206). Georgia Southern rallied around Montae Glenn, who had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Waves beat the Towson Tigers in their last game, 74-65. The Waves held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below their season average of 0.500) and had a free throw rate of 0.392 (above their season average of 0.278). Colbey Ross was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Pepperdine might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Georgia Southern ranks 52nd in defensive efficiency, while the Waves rank 159th in offensive efficiency dating back to last season. The Eagles should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 24th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent). Conversely, the Waves have forced the 54th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.8 percent).
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Pepperdine Waves Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Southern ranks 69th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Pepperdine ranks 302nd (16.6).
The Waves rank 78th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Eagles rank 288th (38.1).
Georgia Southern ranks 49th in steals per game (7.3) while Pepperdine ranks 239th (5.2).
The Eagles rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Waves rank 311th (17.2).
Georgia Southern ranks 107th in blocks per game (3.8) while Pepperdine ranks 268th (2.2).
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