A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Pepperdine Waves taking on the St. Mary's Gaels Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the St. Mary's Gaels to cover the point spread in this one found them as -21.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Pepperdine Waves vs St. Mary's Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. Mary's Gaels sit at 25-4 (13-14-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Pepperdine Waves are currently 4-24 (9-17-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? St. Mary's is 9-17-2 OU, and Pepperdine is 15-12 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the St. Mary's Gaels rated this week at No. 7 and the Pepperdine Waves sitting at No. 306.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up St. Mary's's No. 62 nationally ranked offense (77.83 points per game) against a Pepperdine Waves defense that sits as the No. 248 at 79.96 PPG. The St. Mary's Gaels have been averaging 51.9% from the field, more than the Waves have managed so far this season (44.64% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pepperdine got 21 points from Colbey Ross but lost anyway, 81-67, to Gonzaga on Saturday at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Portland was victimized for 23 points and 10 rebounds by Jock Landale as the Gaels bested the Pilots 73-61 in college basketball action on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Pepperdine home to Portland, Saturday, February 24th
St. Mary's at Santa Clara, Saturday, February 24th