Portland Pilots vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The Pepperdine Waves (10-10, 3-3 WCC) welcome the Portland Pilots (9-12, 1-5 WCC) to Firestone Fieldhouse. The Pilots look to snap a five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Portland Pilots vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Odds

In their last game, the Waves were victorious over the Santa Clara Broncos, 90-86, while the Pilots were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 77-65.

Pepperdine dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.275 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Santa Clara put up marks of 0.151 and 15.8, respectively. Portland, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 18.3). Kameron Edwards was a key piece for Pepperdine with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah White had a good outing for Portland, putting up 13 points.

The Waves dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent contest, Pepperdine won 86-80. Pepperdine’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Waves had 11 offensive rebounds and 30 total rebounds, while the Pilots had five and 22, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

A focal point for the Pepperdine offense is getting to the free throw line. The Waves rank 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281), but Portland is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 38th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.171).

Portland Pilots vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Pepperdine ranks 53rd in assists per game (14.9) while Portland ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
  • The Waves rank 230th in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Pilots rank 255th (32.7).
  • The Waves rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Pilots rank 235th (19.1).
  • Portland ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Pepperdine ranks 64th (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
  • The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 0.9 for the season.