Idaho State Bengals vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Prediction

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The Idaho State Bengals (2-2) will travel to Firestone Fieldhouse to challenge the Pepperdine Waves (3-2). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Idaho State Bengals vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Waves were victorious over the Miami (OH) RedHawks 86-80, while the Bengals had no trouble getting past the Bethesda Flames 115-60.

Idaho State dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 48.5 (above their season average of 24.1) and a free throw rate of 0.219 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Bethesda was 13.0 and 0.123, respectively. Meanwhile, Pepperdine dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 16.8) and a free throw rate of 0.290 (above their season average of 0.278). For those same stats, Miami (OH) was 16.6 and 0.206, respectively. Pepperdine was lifted by Colbey Ross, who contributed 25 points and five assists. Alonzo Walker played well for Idaho State, recording 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

Idaho State might struggle to create turnovers. Since last season, Pepperdine ranks 87th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Idaho State has forced the 36th-fewest turnovers (16.5 percent). Also, the upper-echelon offense of the Bengals ranks 28th in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while the Waves have been sixth-worst in the nation at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.561).

Idaho State Bengals vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Idaho State ranks 80th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Pepperdine ranks 301st (16.5).
  • The Bengals rank 225th in steals per game (5.5) while the Waves rank 254th (5.2).
  • Idaho State ranks 258th in blocks per game (2.4) while Pepperdine ranks 274th (2.2).
  • The Bengals rank 114th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Waves rank 283rd (24.2).
  • Pepperdine ranks 265th in rebounds per game (33.5) while Idaho State ranks 298th (32.6).