The Pepperdine Waves host Pacific on Thursday, looking to build on their 8-6 mark against the 3-10 Tigers in college basketball betting action at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Pepperdine Waves in this one found them listed as -11-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Tigers was expected to move the line.
Pacific Tigers vs Pepperdine Waves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves are 8-6 so far on the season, and 5-9 ATS vs the number. The Pacific Tigers, meanwhile, are 3-10 and 4-8 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pepperdine go 5-9 and the Pacific Tigers go 9-3 on betting totals.
The Waves - Tigers odds would favor the Waves if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Pepperdine is rated No. 146 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pacific is at No. 263.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pacific is ranked No. 191 in NCAA basketball at 35.85 per game. Contrast that with Pepperdine's No. 147 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Pepperdine is the No. 233-ranked team in the country at 5.29 per game, while Pacific rates No. 146 at 6.77 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers got 14 points from Jacob Lampkin, but it was BYU that prevailed in a 81-67 final on Saturday at Spanos Center.
Pepperdine got 18 points from Lamond Murray Jr. en route to a 68-65 victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Pacific at Loyola Marymount, Saturday, January 9th
Pepperdine at St. Mary's, Saturday, January 9th