College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Gaels of St. Mary's hit the hard court against the Waves of Pepperdine.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Pepperdine Waves in this one found them listed as 16-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Gaels was expected to move the line.
St. Mary's Gaels vs Pepperdine Waves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the St. Mary's Gaels have watched them go 16-2 and 8-8-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Pepperdine Waves are at 3-14 and 5-10-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Pepperdine Waves are 8-8, while the St. Mary's Gaels have a 8-8-1 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pepperdine Waves rated this week at No. 315 and the St. Mary's Gaels sitting at No. 58.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Pepperdine's No. 194-ranked scoring average of 71.65 PPG, against a St. Mary's Gaels defense rated No. 34 and allowing 65.33 PPG. The Pepperdine Waves FG% has averaged 45.87% to date this season, less than the St. Mary's Gaels shooters have managed so far (51.59% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gaels blew out Santa Clara on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 81-57 win at Leavey Center.
The Waves were hammered by BYU on Thursday, losing by a 83-63 final at Marriott Center in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
St. Mary's at Gonzaga, Thursday, January 18th
Pepperdine at Pacific, Thursday, January 18th