The Pepperdine Waves hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the San Francisco Dons pay a visit to Orleans Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Pepperdine Waves in this one found them listed as -4.5-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 Dons was expected to move the line.
San Francisco Dons vs Pepperdine Waves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves bring a 17-12 record (14-15 ATS) to this tilt against the 15-14 Dons, who are 12-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Pepperdine go 13-16 so far and the San Francisco Dons go 14-12.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 183-rated Pepperdine Waves and the No. 193-ranked San Francisco Dons, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Pepperdine's No. 142-ranked scoring average of 73.14 PPG, against a San Francisco Dons defense rated No. 237 and allowing 78.34 PPG. The Pepperdine Waves FG% has averaged 45% to date this season, more than the San Francisco Dons shooters have managed so far (43.75% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tim Derksen went off for 27 points and added 11 rebounds but it wasn't enough as St. Mary's handed San Francisco a 84-72 defeat at War Memorial Gymnasium.
Pepperdine suffered a 90-83 loss against Loyola Marymount on Saturday, getting 21 points from Jett Raines in a losing effort at Albert Gersten Pavilion.