The Pepperdine Waves (14-17, 7-10 WCC) challenge the Loyola Marymount Lions (20-10, 8-8 WCC) in the West Coast Conference Tourney at Orleans Arena. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Pepperdine Waves vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Lions defeated the San Francisco Dons 74-69, while the Waves beat the Pacific Tigers 61-53.
The Waves held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.389 (below their season average of 0.484). The Tigers also had a turnover percentage of 25.3 (above their season average of 17.4). The Lions, meanwhile, knocked down 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.605 (above their season average of 0.498). James Batemon fueled Loyola Marymount with 19 points and five rebounds. Pepperdine, meanwhile, rallied around Colbey Ross, who contributed 14 points.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Loyola Marymount offense. Loyola Marymount ranks 261st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Pepperdine forces the 54th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.4 percent). Moreover, the Waves are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 38th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278). The Lions, meanhwile, rank 300th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.272.
Pepperdine Waves vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Pepperdine ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Loyola Marymount ranks 297th (14.9).
- The Lions rank 59th in steals per game (7.2) while the Waves rank 89th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Lions rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.2) while the Waves rank 175th (35.5).
- Pepperdine ranks 102nd in assists per game (14.1) while Loyola Marymount ranks 189th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Marymount has defeated opponents by an average of 4.9 points.
