The Pepperdine Waves will try to cover the point spread at Firestone Fieldhouse on Thursday when they get a visit from the San Diego Toreros in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the San Diego Toreros before tip-off in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
San Diego Toreros vs Pepperdine Waves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves bring a 4-20 record (6-16-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 15-9 Toreros, who are 9-10-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Pepperdine go 13-10 so far and the San Diego Toreros go 8-12.
The Waves - Toreros odds would favor the Toreros if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Pepperdine is rated No. 306 in the current Odds Shark poll, while San Diego is at No. 146.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and San Diego is ranked No. 214 in NCAA basketball at 33.46 per game. Contrast that with Pepperdine's No. 207 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Pepperdine is the No. 249-ranked team in the country at 5.54 per game, while San Diego rates No. 82 at 8.46 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Isaiah Pineiro scored 24 points in a futile effort to lead the Toreros to a win (they lost 65-62 to Saint Mary's-California at Jenny Craig Pavilion on Saturday).
Eric Cooper Jr. scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Waves to a win (they lost 81-72 to Pacific at Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego at Santa Clara, Saturday, February 10th
Pepperdine at Loyola Marymount, Saturday, February 10th