NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Pepperdine Waves Underdogs vs Portland Pilots

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Pepperdine when they take on the Portland Pilots on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Pepperdine Waves opened as 5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Pepperdine Waves vs Portland Pilots Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Portland Pilots sport a record of 8-15 and 10-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Pepperdine Waves have 4-18 and 6-14-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-8 for the Portland Pilots and 11-10 for the Pepperdine Waves.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Portland Pilots rated this week at No. 312 and the Pepperdine Waves sitting at No. 306.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pepperdine is ranked No. 205 in NCAA basketball at 33.86 per game. Contrast that with Portland's No. 222 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Portland is the No. 103-ranked team in the country at 8.13 per game, while Pepperdine rates No. 254 at 5.36 per game.