Pepperdine Waves at BYU Cougars ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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A nine-game home winning streak is on the line for the BYU Cougars (15-7, 4-3 WCC) when they challenge the Pepperdine Waves (11-10, 4-3 WCC) at Marriott Center. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Pepperdine Waves at BYU Cougars ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Cougars lost a tough one against the San Francisco Dons, 83-82, while the Waves were victorious over the Portland Pilots, 80-69.

The Waves held the Pilots to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.1 (below their season average of 22.9) and had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 15.8). BYU, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 15.1). Yoeli Childs had a good outing for BYU with 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Pepperdine was led by Skylar Chavez, who put up 24 points and five rebounds.

The Cougars won the lone game between these two teams last year, 87-76. BYU’s 0.520 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Pepperdine, who had a mark of 0.361. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

BYU could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Cougars currently rank 17th in offensive efficiency, while Pepperdine ranks 319th in defensive efficiency.

Pepperdine Waves at BYU Cougars Odds Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • BYU averages 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Pepperdine ranks 232nd in assists allowed per game (15.8).
  • The Waves rank 208th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Cougars rank 243rd (33.0).
  • The Cougars average 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. The Waves rank 129th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
  • BYU ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Pepperdine ranks 66th (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Waves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 0.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (7.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (9.5 above their season average).