The Pepperdine Waves (3-2) meet the Idaho State Bengals (2-2) at Firestone Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Pepperdine Waves Free Prediction
The Bengals will be looking for a similar outcome after dismantling the Bethesda Flames in their last game, 115-60. The Bengals, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1, had a fantastic mark of 48.5, while the Flames had a free throw rate of 0.123 (below the 0.304 mark opponents have averaged against Idaho State this season). Alonzo Walker was a key piece for Idaho State with 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
The last time the Waves were in action, they defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 86-80. The Waves had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 16.8), while the RedHawks had a free throw rate of 0.206 (below their season average of 0.265). Colbey Ross was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
There’s a decent chance that Idaho State struggles to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, Pepperdine ranks 87th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Idaho State has forced the 36th-fewest turnovers (16.5 percent). Furthermore, the Bengals’ 28th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.552) will clash against the Waves’ 347th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.561).
Idaho State Bengals at Pepperdine Waves Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Idaho State ranks 80th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Pepperdine ranks 301st (16.5).
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).
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).
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