Pepperdine Waves vs. San Jose State Spartans ATS Prediction 12/28/19

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The San Jose State Spartans (3-10) welcome the Pepperdine Waves (7-6) to Provident Credit Union Event Center. The Spartans look to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Pepperdine Waves vs. San Jose State Spartans Betting Odds

In their last game, the Spartans lost to the UC Riverside Highlanders, 80-65, while the Waves barely escaped the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 75-73.

Pepperdine played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.278) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.590 (above their season average of 0.505). Northern Arizona had marks of 0.193 and 0.544, respectively, for those same stats. San Jose State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (16-21; 76.2 percent). San Jose State’s Ralph Agee had a solid performance, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Pepperdine was lifted by Colbey Ross, who recorded 27 points, six assists and five rebounds.

Pepperdine should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Waves rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while San Jose State ranks 311th in defensive efficiency.

Pepperdine at San Jose State Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – San Jose State, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Pepperdine averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the country. San Jose State ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (16.9).
  • The Spartans average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. The Waves rank 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
  • Pepperdine ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while San Jose State ranks 65th (3.0).
  • The Spartans rank 34th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while the Waves rank 88th (20.8).
  • Pepperdine averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. San Jose State ranks 165th in steals allowed per game (8.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Waves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 0.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average).