The Pepperdine Waves (8-9, 1-2 WCC) will attempt to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Diego Toreros (12-5, 1-1 WCC) at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Pepperdine Waves vs. San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction
The last time the Waves played, they were topped by the Santa Clara Broncos, 67-64. Santa Clara’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Pepperdine. The Broncos had a rate of 0.157 (below their season average of 0.242), while the Waves posted a mark of 0.083 (below their season average of 0.265). Kessler Edwards had a solid performance for Pepperdine, finishing with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Toreros beat the Pacific Tigers in their last contest, 73-64. San Diego’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Pacific. The Toreros had a rate of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.549), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.427 (below their season average of 0.517). Isaiah Pineiro was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 6-for-14 shooting from the field.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, San Diego should have a considerable advantage. The upper-echelon Toreros offense ranks 51st in the nation in that metric at 0.550, while the bottom-tier Pepperdine defense is ranked 261st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). Also, put-back points figure to be rare for the Waves. They rank 298th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.2 percent, while the Toreros are 11th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.1 percent).
After the Toreros won both meetings against the Waves last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, San Diego won 68-66. San Diego made 15 of its 34 three pointers (44.1 percent). Pepperdine, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 vs. 13.5).
Pepperdine Waves vs. San Diego Toreros Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Pepperdine ranks 143rd (23.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Waves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (7.1 above their season average).
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