The Montana Grizzlies will be trying to slam the Pepperdine Waves on Thursday when the teams tip off at Dahlberg Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Montana Grizzlies 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 Montana Grizzlies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 2-9 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Montana Grizzlies are 6-6 ATS. Pepperdine Waves are 7-4 on betting the total; Montana Grizzlies are 6-6.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Montana Grizzlies at No. 141 and the Pepperdine Waves at No. 284 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pepperdine is ranked No. 160 in NCAA basketball at 36.45 per game. Contrast that with Montana's No. 242 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Montana is the No. 140-ranked team in the country at 7.42 per game, while Pepperdine rates No. 219 at 6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Waves were hammered by Louisiana-Lafayette on Tuesday, losing by a 90-64 final at Cajundome in college basketball betting action.
The Grizzlies got 25 points from Ahmaad Rorie as Montana ran past UC Riverside 71-63 on Saturday at Student Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Pepperdine at Gonzaga, Thursday, December 29th
Montana at Idaho State, Thursday, December 29th