The Pepperdine Waves (13-16, 6-9 WCC) welcome the Pacific Tigers (13-17, 3-12 WCC) to Firestone Fieldhouse as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Waves defeated the Portland Pilots, 86-80, while the Tigers lost big to the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 86-66.
Pepperdine dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 24.8) and a free throw rate of 0.592 (above their season average of 0.262). For those same stats, Portland was 20.8 and 0.404, respectively. Pacific, on the other hand, held Gonzaga to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8 (below their season average of 31.6). Colbey Ross was a key piece for Pepperdine with 23 points and 10 assists. Pacific received a boost from Roberto Gallinat, who recorded 23 points.
In their first matchup this year, Lafayette Dorsey led the Tigers to a 66-59 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 20 points. Pacific had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.438). Pepperdine, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.354 vs. 0.229).
Second-chance points might be scarce for Pepperdine in this matchup. The Waves rank 287th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Pacific ranks 12th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent). Furthermore, the Tigers are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking sixth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.307). The Waves, meanhwile, rank 253rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.249).
Pacific Tigers vs. Pepperdine Waves Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Pepperdine ranks 94th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Pacific ranks 293rd (17.5).
- The Waves rank 172nd in blocks per game (2.6) while the Tigers rank 230th (1.5).
- The Waves rank 74th in assists per game (14.6) while the Tigers rank 260th (10.1).
- Pacific ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Pepperdine ranks 193rd (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
