The UC Riverside Highlanders (2-7) meet the Pepperdine Waves (5-3) at the Student Recreation Center. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Pepperdine Waves vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Prediction
The last time the Waves played, they blew out the Cal State-Dominguez Hills Toros, 100-66. The Waves had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.643 vs. 0.389) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 17.1). Colbey Ross played well for Pepperdine, recording 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Highlanders lost to the Oregon State Beavers in their last matchup, 72-59. Oregon State’s 9.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UC Riverside, who had a rate of 15.4. With 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Dikymbe Martin was the top scorer from either team.
The Waves won the only game against the Highlanders last season, 70-59. The Waves knocked down 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (6.9 vs. 15.0).
Pepperdine Waves at UC Riverside Highlanders Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Riverside ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Pepperdine ranks 261st (23.9).
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