The Abilene Christian Wildcats (7-0) try to stay perfect when they challenge the Pepperdine Waves (4-2) at Firestone Fieldhouse. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last contest, they blew out the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, 90-53. The Wildcats forced 28 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 34.6). Abilene Christian received a boost from Payten Ricks, who had 14 points.
The Waves were victorious over the Idaho State Bengals in their last game, 97-82. Pepperdine’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Idaho State. The Waves had a rate of 3.6 (better than their season average of 15.7), while the Bengals posted a mark of 19.6 (above their season average of 13.3). With 18 points and 11 assists, Pepperdine’s Colbey Ross put together a good game.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Abilene Christian should have a significant advantage. Since last season, the Wildcats offense ranks 70th in that metric at 0.535, while the Pepperdine defense ranks 348th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.563).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Abilene Christian ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Pepperdine ranks 312th (16.5).
The Wildcats rank 12th in steals per game (8.2) while the Waves rank 249th (5.3).
Abilene Christian ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Pepperdine ranks 275th (24.3).
The Wildcats rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Waves rank 218th (3.9).
Abilene Christian ranks 235th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Pepperdine ranks 262nd (33.5).
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