Pepperdine Waves will go to the free throw line vs St. Mary's Gaels on Thursday, hoping to boost its 14-10 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the St. Mary's Gaels betting line as -12-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Pepperdine Waves vs St. Mary's Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. Mary's Gaels sit at 19-3 (13-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Pepperdine Waves are currently 14-10 (12-12 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? St. Mary's is 7-12 OU, and Pepperdine is 10-14 OU.
This game puts the St. Mary's Gaels, most recently No. 13 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Pepperdine Waves, who rate No. 103 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits St. Mary's's No. 88-ranked offense, averaging 76.41 PPG, against a Waves defense that ranks No. 106 at 69.46 PPG. The Gaels field goal percentage has averaged 51.42% so far, more than the Waves marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.78% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pepperdine got 26 points from Stacy Davis on the way to a 69-66 loss against Gonzaga on Sunday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
The Gaels grabbed a 60-43 win over the Toreros on Saturday, behind a 13-point effort from Joe Rahon at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Pepperdine at Pacific, Saturday, February 13th
St. Mary's at Loyola Marymount, Saturday, February 13th