The Pepperdine Waves (6-5) will travel to Gill Coliseum to square off with the Oregon State Beavers (6-3). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Pepperdine Waves vs. Oregon State Beavers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Beavers were victorious over the UC Riverside Highlanders 72-59, while the Waves won big over 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 put up marks of 0.389 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. The Beavers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 15.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.456). Tres Tinkle had a solid game for Oregon State with 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Pepperdine, meanwhile, received a boost from Colbey Ross, who put up 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
Ross has really been playing well recently for Pepperdine, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Oregon State should have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Beavers defense ranks 64th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.489), while the Pepperdine offense ranks 207th in effective field goal percentage (0.508).
Pepperdine Waves vs. Oregon State Beavers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Oregon State ranks 47th in assists per game (15.0) while Pepperdine ranks 235th in assists allowed per game (16.5).
- The Beavers rank 57th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Waves rank 98th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
- Pepperdine allows the 43rd-fewest steals per game (5.4) while Oregon State ranks 44th (6.0).
- The Beavers rank 22nd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Waves rank 171st (2.3).
- Oregon State ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while Pepperdine ranks 247th (18.8).
