Expect a fast-paced game when the Santa Clara Broncos (18-6, 5-4 WCC) head to Pepperdine to play the Waves (12-11, 5-4 WCC). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Santa Clara Broncos at Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Waves barely escaped the Loyola Marymount Lions 68-67, while the Broncos easily got past the Portland Pilots 85-61.
Santa Clara dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.186 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.533). For those same stats, Portland recorded marks of 0.113 and 0.435, respectively. The Waves, meanwhile, forced 21 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.274). Kameron Edwards had a good outing for Pepperdine with 27 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Keshawn Justice had a good outing for Santa Clara, recording 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Edwards led the Waves to a 90-86 victory. He recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. One of Pepperdine’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Santa Clara went 16 times.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Pepperdine currently ranks 60th in possessions per game (72.0) and Santa Clara is 35th (73.3). Also, the Broncos rank 39th in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while the Waves rank 337th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.540).
Santa Clara Broncos at Pepperdine Waves Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Santa Clara ranks 21st in assists per game (16.0) while Pepperdine ranks 252nd in assists allowed per game (16.3).
- The Broncos average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 91st in the country. The Waves rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Pepperdine ranks 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Santa Clara ranks 65th (2.9).
- The Broncos rank 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Waves rank 135th (21.5).
- Santa Clara ranks 170th in rebounds per game (35.2) while Pepperdine ranks 227th (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.3 for the season.
