The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-2) will travel to Firestone Fieldhouse to clash against the Pepperdine Waves (6-6). Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Waves defeated the Portland State Vikings 77-71, while the Lumberjacks beat the UC Riverside Highlanders 63-56.
Northern Arizona played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.294 (above their season average of 0.218) and a turnover percentage of 15.5 (better than their season average of 15.7). UC Riverside was 0.056 and 20.9, respectively, for those same stats. The Waves, on the other hand, forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 28.9). Pepperdine’s Colbey Ross played well, contributing 31 points and five assists. Northern Arizona, meanwhile, received a boost from Cameron Shelton, who had 15 points and eight rebounds.
Pepperdine appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Waves rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while the Lumberjacks rank 319th in defensive efficiency since last season.
Northern Arizona vs. Pepperdine Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Pepperdine ranks 53rd in assists per game (14.3) while Northern Arizona ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Waves average 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 122nd in the country. The Lumberjacks rank 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Northern Arizona ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Pepperdine ranks 123rd (6.4).
