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San Francisco Dons vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse — Malibu, CA

Article updated Jan 16, 8:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Thursday, January 16, the 2024-25 college basketball season continues with a West Coast Conference matchup between San Francisco and Pepperdine at Firestone Fieldhouse in

Game outlook

On Thursday, January 16, the 2024-25 college basketball season continues with a West Coast Conference matchup between San Francisco and Pepperdine at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. San Francisco will be aiming for their sixth consecutive victory over Pepperdine, with tip-off set for 10:00 PM ET. Last season, San Francisco won both matchups against Pepperdine, and they come into this game as the betting favorite, with the current line at San Francisco -5.5 after opening at -6.5. For more analysis and NCAAB picks for Thursday night, continue reading for a closer look at this Dons vs. Waves prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dons -248 | Waves +197

Spread: Dons -5.5 (-110) | Waves +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 71%.

San Francisco Dons

The San Francisco Dons are currently 4-2 in conference play, with recent losses to Washington State and Santa Clara. Senior guards Malik Thomas and Marcus Williams lead the team in scoring and assists, respectively. The Dons have a strong offense, ranking 111th in the nation, but struggle with their three-point shooting. Defensively, they allow an average of 67.11 points per game, ranking 74th. Overall, they have a power ranking of 200 and are ranked 77th in the NCAA NET Rankings. For more information on their performance and betting opportunities, consider utilizing sportsbook promo codes.

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Pepperdine Waves Analysis

The Pepperdine Waves had their game against Loyola Marymount postponed due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Their last game was a win against Pacific, where they held their opponents to 39.3% shooting while making 57.4% of their own shots. Senior forward Stefan Todorovic led with 29 points, and junior point guard Moe Odum had a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists. The Waves have been performing well this season, with Todorovic averaging 19.5 points and Odum averaging 13.1 points and 7.4 assists per game. They are ranked 191 in the NCAA NET Rankings and have a power ranking of 190. In terms of offense, they average 73.50 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 45.33%. On defense, they allow 72.63 points per game and have a field goal percentage against of 42.61%. Overall, the Waves have a record of 6-10 and are ranked 232 for offense in the nation.

San Francisco poised for redemption against Pepperdine after tough loss

San Francisco is expected to make a strong comeback following a tough loss against Santa Clara. Pepperdine's defensive capabilities are lacking, as evidenced by their national rank of 272nd in defensive turnover percentage at 16.0%. Conversely, the Dons are a formidable defensive team, ranking 78th with a turnover percentage of 19.5%. The offensive prowess of Malik Thomas will likely pose a challenge for Pepperdine, as the Waves may struggle to contain the star guard. San Francisco has a successful track record against Pepperdine, boasting a 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five matchups. Although the Dons have not covered in their past five games, this trend is anticipated to change in the upcoming match.

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SportsJaw Dons vs Waves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Dons vs Waves matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Francisco Dons-275 → -290Moved
  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+220 → +240Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Dons-6.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+6.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Francisco Dons
17-16 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pepperdine Waves
9-23 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-16T13:14:15.557Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-24Pepperdine Waves 68 · San Francisco Dons 92
  • 2024-02-08San Francisco Dons 80 · Pepperdine Waves 74
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Dons defeated Pepperdine Waves 80-63

San Francisco Dons defeated Pepperdine Waves 80-63 on January 16, 2025, a 17-point decision in the series. San Francisco Dons' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 48-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Francisco Dons -6.5 (-110) spread, San Francisco Dons covered, while the 143 combined points finished under the recorded total of 148.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Drew_WestcottSpread · San Francisco Dons -6.5 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · San Francisco Dons -5.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 147.5 (-110)Loss