It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Pepperdine Waves (11-13, 4-6 WCC) welcome the San Diego Toreros (16-8, 5-4 WCC) to Firestone Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
San Diego Toreros vs. Pepperdine Waves Free Prediction
The last time the Toreros played, they defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions, 65-63. The Toreros, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7, had an extraordinary mark of 35.5, while the Lions had a free throw rate of 0.204 (below their season average of 0.272). Isaiah Pineiro had a good outing for San Diego, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Waves were beaten by the Santa Clara Broncos in their last outing, 79-71. Santa Clara’s 0.548 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Pepperdine, who had a rate of 0.452. The Broncos’ mark was above their season average of 0.516, while the Waves’ was below their season average of 0.523. Pepperdine’s Colbey Ross put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 4-for-16 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Ross scored a game-high 27 points in the first matchup, in which the Waves beat the Toreros 76-71. He also had six rebounds. The Waves knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 19.5).
It could be a tough game for Pepperdine on the offensive glass. The Waves are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 306th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.7 percent. Meanwhile, San Diego ranks sixth in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.6 percent.
San Diego at Pepperdine Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Pepperdine ranks 222nd (36.8).
The Toreros rank 31st in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Waves rank 204th (14.5).
San Diego ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Pepperdine ranks 157th (22.7).
The Waves rank 71st in steals per game (7.0) while the Toreros rank 149th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
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The Toreros have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, San Diego has defeated opponents by an average of 5.8 points.
During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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