The Central Arkansas Bears (1-8) and the Pepperdine Waves (4-6) battle at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Bears will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears at Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Waves defeated the Idaho State Bengals, 77-65, while the Bears got blown out by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 98-67.
The Waves forced 19 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 27.8). Central Arkansas, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.8 (above their season average of 20.6). Kessler Edwards played well for Pepperdine with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Central Arkansas was lifted by Rylan Bergersen, who put up 21 points.
Pepperdine figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Waves rank 84th in offensive efficiency, while the Bears rank 338th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Bears rank 15th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.264), while the Waves rank 308th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.269).
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Pepperdine Waves Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Pepperdine ranks 80th in assists per game (14.3) while Central Arkansas ranks 244th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- The Bears rank 118th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Waves rank 246th (31.8).
- Pepperdine averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. Central Arkansas ranks 212th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Waves rank 94th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Bears rank 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- Central Arkansas ranks eighth in blocks per game (4.1) while Pepperdine ranks 143rd (2.8).