The Providence Friars (4-4) go head-to-head against the Pepperdine Waves (3-5) in the Wooden Legacy at Anaheim Convention Center. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Providence Friars vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Waves fell to the UCF Knights, 78-65, while the Friars were defeated by the Charleston Cougars, 63-55.
Providence forced Charleston into a turnover percentage of 30.3 (above their season average of 16.2) while Pepperdine did a terrific job of making free throws (14-16; 87.5 percent). Kessler Edwards had a good outing for Pepperdine, contributing 21 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Providence rallied around David Duke, who contributed 22 points and five assists.
The physical Pepperdine offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this showdown. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Waves rank 35th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.273, while Providence has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 243rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.242).
Providence vs. Pepperdine Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Providence ranks 41st in assists per game (15.2) while Pepperdine ranks 285th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Friars rank 71st in blocks per game (4.1) while the Waves rank 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Friars rank 106th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Waves rank 301st (31.6).
- Providence ranks 29th in steals per game (8.1) while Pepperdine ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
