The Pepperdine Waves will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Lions in Loyola Marymount at Albert Gersten Pavilion on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Loyola Marymount Lions in this one found them listed as -8-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 Waves was expected to move the line.
Pepperdine Waves vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 10-17 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Loyola Marymount Lions are 11-11-2 ATS. Pepperdine Waves are 17-10 on betting the total; Loyola Marymount Lions are 11-13.
The Loyola Marymount Lions sit at No. 194 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pepperdine Waves sit at No. 326 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Loyola Marymount's No. 197-ranked offense, averaging 70.38 PPG, against a Waves defense that ranks No. 244 at 80.19 PPG. The Lions field goal percentage has averaged 44.68% so far, less than the Waves marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.5% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pepperdine was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by Santa Clara and falling by a 106-55 score at Leavey Center.
Loyola Marymount was run off the court by the Gaels on Thursday as Saint Mary's-California routed them 81-48 at McKeon Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Pepperdine home to St. Mary's, Thursday, February 23rd
Loyola Marymount at San Francisco, Thursday, February 23rd