The San Francisco Dons (13-2, 1-0 WCC) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the Pepperdine Waves (8-7, 1-0 WCC) at Firestone Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
San Francisco Dons vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Prediction
In the Dons’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the UC Davis Aggies, 76-42. The Dons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 13.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.574 vs. 0.304). Jordan Ratinho played a pivotal role for San Francisco with 14 points.
The Waves easily got past the Cal State-Dominguez Hills Toros in their last matchup, 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). With 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds, Colbey Ross had a good performance for Pepperdine.
It might be a tough matchup for Pepperdine on the offensive glass. The Waves rank 290th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.9 percent), while San Francisco ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.5 percent). Additionally, the Dons commit the ninth-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 14.7 percent), while the gambling defense of the Waves causes the 48th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.8 percent).
Ross has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Pepperdine.
After the Dons won both meetings against the Waves last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, San Francisco won 80-73. The Dons had a better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.241) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 32.4).
San Francisco Dons vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Francisco ranks 20th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Pepperdine ranks 234th (32.1).
The Dons rank 11th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Waves rank 180th (14.9).
San Francisco ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Pepperdine ranks 163rd (22.8).
The Dons rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Waves rank 44th (5.4).
San Francisco ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.5) while Pepperdine ranks 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Dons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 29.4, up from 17.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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