The Pacific Tigers (12-4) will be at Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves (7-7) in a WCC matchup. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Pacific Tigers at Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Waves fell to the San Jose State Spartans, 83-68, while the Tigers were defeated by the UC Irvine Anteaters, 69-56.
Pacific had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 36.6) while Pepperdine held San Jose State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 28.5). Colbey Ross put together a good game for Pepperdine with 14 points and 11 assists. Jahlil Tripp, meanwhile led the way for Pacific, contributing 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The Tigers edged out the Waves in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last matchup, Pepperdine won 61-53. Pepperdine’s 0.448 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Pacific, who had a mark of 0.389. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The aggressive Pepperdine offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Waves currently rank 42nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.273, while Pacific ranks 278th in FTA rate allowed (0.254). Furthermore, the Tigers rank 12th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 percent), while the Waves rank 294th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Pacific Tigers vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Pacific ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (9.3) while Pepperdine ranks 222nd (15.8).
- The Tigers rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Waves rank 143rd (7.3).
- Pacific allows the 13th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while Pepperdine ranks 41st (2.7).
- The Tigers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (26.3) while the Waves rank 169th (36.0).
- Pepperdine ranks 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while Pacific ranks 274th (16.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 9.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
