The San Diego Toreros (16-8, 5-4 WCC) will be at Firestone Fieldhouse to go head-to-head with the Pepperdine Waves (11-13, 4-6 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
San Diego Toreros at Pepperdine Waves ATS Odds
In their last game, the Waves lost to the Santa Clara Broncos, 79-71, while the Toreros barely escaped the Loyola Marymount Lions, 65-63.
San Diego played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 25.7) and a free throw rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.240). Loyola Marymount put up marks of 21.4 and 0.204, respectively, for those same stats. Pepperdine, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (15-18; 83.3 percent). Pepperdine rallied around Colbey Ross, who finished with 20 points and 10 assists. Meanwhile, Isaiah Pineiro led the way for San Diego, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ross led the Waves to a 76-71 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points. Pepperdine was effective at getting and making free throws. The Waves made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Toreros were 15-18 (83.3 percent).
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Pepperdine in this contest. The Waves currently rank 306th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while San Diego ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
San Diego Toreros at Pepperdine Waves Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Pepperdine ranks 222nd (36.8).
- The Waves average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 71st in the NCAA. The Toreros rank 149th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- 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).
Bettings Trends:
- The Waves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
