Pepperdine looks to cover the Waves-Toreros pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 5-10 mark when they host San Diego in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Pepperdine Waves in this one found them listed as -2-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 Toreros was expected to move the line.
San Diego Toreros vs Pepperdine Waves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves sport a record of 5-10 and 4-11 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the San Diego Toreros have 7-8 and 8-3 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-6 for the Pepperdine Waves and 9-2 for the San Diego Toreros.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 304-ranked Pepperdine Waves and the No. 187-rated San Diego Toreros in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pepperdine has the nation's No. 207-rated offensive output, at 70.6 PPG. The visiting San Diego Toreros defense ranks No. 191 allowing on average 73.87 PPG. The Waves FG% has averaged 45.92% so far, more than the Pepperdine Toreros marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.94% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Diego suffered a 56-53 loss against Pacific on Thursday, getting 11 points from Frank Ryder in a losing effort at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
The Waves got 21 points from Chris Reyes as Pepperdine ran past Loyola Marymount 71-70 on Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego home to Santa Clara, Thursday, January 12th
Pepperdine at Pacific, Thursday, January 12th