The Pepperdine Waves (8-8, 1-1 WCC) visit Leavey Center to go head-to-head against the Santa Clara Broncos (9-7, 1-1 WCC). The Waves can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Pepperdine Waves at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Broncos were beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 81-64, while the Waves dismantled the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, 100-66.
Pepperdine played a perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 and a turnover percentage of 11.0. Cal State Dominguez Hills was 0.389 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. Santa Clara, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.6 vs. 29.0). Santa Clara was led by Josh Martin, who contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds. Colbey Ross, meanwhile had a solid performance for Pepperdine, recording 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Broncos edged out the Waves in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last contest, Pepperdine won 85-69. Pepperdine’s 0.781 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Santa Clara, who had a rate of 0.468. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Ross has taken his game to another level recently for Pepperdine, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Santa Clara offense. Santa Clara ranks 280th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Pepperdine forces the 52nd-most turnovers in the nation (22.8 percent).
Pepperdine Waves at Santa Clara Broncos ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Santa Clara ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Pepperdine ranks 158th (22.5).
- The Broncos rank 160th in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Waves rank 234th (32.7).
- Santa Clara blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Pepperdine ranks 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Broncos rank 76th in assists per game (14.9) while the Waves rank 185th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- Pepperdine ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Santa Clara ranks 114th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Waves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 4.8 for the season.
