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St. Marys vs Pepperdine Waves Predictions January 18, 2025

Game time: January 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse — Malibu, CA

Article updated Jan 18, 2:23 PM EST

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024-25 college basketball season features a matchup between Saint Mary's vs. Pepperdine on Saturday, January 18 at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. Saint Mary's has a

Game outlook

The 2024-25 college basketball season features a matchup between Saint Mary's vs. Pepperdine on Saturday, January 18 at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. Saint Mary's has a seven-game winning streak over Pepperdine, with the Gaels being favored to win by 13.5 points. Stay updated with NCAAB picks for Saturday's games.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: -1,200 | Waves +738

Spread: -13.5 (-110) | Waves +13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Marys will win straight-up is 92%.

St. Marys

Saint Mary's Gaels have been dominant in conference play, winning five consecutive games by an average margin of 27 points. Led by senior guard Augustas Marciulionis and sophomore forward Paulius Murauskas, the Gaels have multiple players contributing offensively. They rank 131st in offense, scoring 76.94 points per game, and 11th in defense, allowing only 61.72 points per game. Their shooting percentages are also respectable, with a field goal percentage of 45.03% and a three-point percentage of 33.95%. Defensively, they hold opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.35% and a three-point percentage of 32.30%. These statistics have earned them a power ranking of 38 and a record of 15-3 (7-10 ATS) this season. For more information on their games and to potentially earn more, consider utilizing sportsbook promo codes.

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Pepperdine Waves Analysis

The Pepperdine Waves have struggled in their recent games, losing four out of their last five matchups. Despite a road victory against Pacific, they were defeated by San Francisco at home. The team struggled with shooting percentages, turnovers, and free throw attempts. Senior forward Stefan Todorovic leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while junior guard Moe Odum contributes with assists. The Waves have a power ranking of 190 and are ranked 236th in offense and 234th in defense, averaging 72.88 points scored and 73.06 points allowed per game. Against St. Marys, the Waves have had success in recent matchups. Offensively, they shoot 45.09% from the field, 71.92% from the free-throw line, and 32.74% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 43.16% field goals, 75.51% free throws, and 31.16% three-pointers. They average 36.76 rebounds and 16.24 assists per game, but struggle with turnovers. Overall, the Waves have a record of 6-11 and 8-8 against the spread.

Saint Mary's poised to dominate Pepperdine in upcoming matchup

Pepperdine's previous performance against Saint Mary's demonstrated a lack of offensive efficiency and rebounding capabilities. The team's shooting percentage and three-point accuracy have been subpar in conference play. Conversely, Saint Mary's has displayed strong defensive prowess and an ability to consistently outperform Pepperdine in recent matchups. These factors indicate that the Gaels are likely to secure another victory against the Waves. Historically, Saint Mary's has maintained a perfect record against Pepperdine in both straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) outcomes. Given these circumstances, it is reasonable to anticipate Saint Mary's prevailing over Pepperdine in their upcoming game.

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SportsJaw St. Marys vs Waves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. how our predictions work.

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Lines, trends and availability

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No qualifying consensus sample is available yet.

Qualified handicappers need at least 20 graded picks and a 52.5% win rate. A market needs at least three current qualified picks. Selection share is not a win probability.

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · St. Marys-900 → -1,200Moved
  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+588 → +750Moved
  • Spread · St. Marys-13.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+13.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over139 (-110) → 139.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under139 (-110) → 139.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

St. Marys
ATS unavailable · O/U unavailable
Last 0 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 (2025-01-18T19:23:17.327Z). 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

  • 2025-01-02Pepperdine Waves 41 · St. Marys 71
  • 2024-02-29St. Marys 83 · Pepperdine Waves 57
  • 2024-02-15Pepperdine Waves 59 · St. Marys 103
  • 2023-01-19St. Mary's 73 · Pepperdine Waves 44
Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Marys defeated Pepperdine Waves 74-50

St. Marys defeated Pepperdine Waves 74-50 on January 18, 2025, a 24-point decision in the series. St. Marys' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 35-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded St. Marys -13.5 (-110) spread, St. Marys covered, while the 124 combined points finished under the recorded total of 139.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GustavosintoSpread · St. Marys -13.5 (-110)Win