The Pepperdine Waves (15-17, 8-10 WCC) clash against the San Francisco Dons (21-9, 9-7 WCC) in the West Coast Conference Tourney at Orleans Arena. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Pepperdine Waves vs. San Francisco Dons Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Dons fell to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 74-69, while the Waves barely escaped the Loyola Marymount Lions, 68-65.
The Waves held the Lions to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 31.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.519). San Francisco, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 28.9). San Francisco received a boost from Jimbo Lull, who recorded 13 points and seven rebounds. Jade Smith led the way for Pepperdine, contributing 16 points and five rebounds.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, San Francisco figures to have a noteworthy advantage. The sharp-shooting Dons offense ranks 59th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.539, while the porous Pepperdine defense is ranked 303rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.530). Moreover, second chance points could be few and far between for the Waves. They rank 284th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.2 percent, while the Dons are 32nd-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.5 percent).
Pepperdine Waves vs. San Francisco Dons Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Francisco ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Pepperdine ranks 208th (14.3).
- The Dons rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Waves rank 93rd (6.1).
- Pepperdine blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 138th in the nation. San Francisco ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Dons rank 97th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Waves rank 266th (31.9).
- San Francisco ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Pepperdine ranks 153rd (22.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dons have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (8.5 above their season average).
- The Waves have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Pepperdine has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
