Pepperdine Waves vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pepperdine Waves will face off against the UC Irvine Anteaters in a college basketball match at the Bren Events Center on Friday night. The Waves, with a 9-23 record, are
Game outlook
The Pepperdine Waves will face off against the UC Irvine Anteaters in a college basketball match at the Bren Events Center on Friday night. The Waves, with a 9-23 record, are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to UC San Diego. Meanwhile, the Anteaters are unbeaten at 3-0 and are coming off a strong win against Northern Iowa. UC Irvine is favored to win with a current line of -16.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Waves +950 | Anteaters -2,000
Spread: Waves +16.5 (-110) | Anteaters -16.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Irvine will win straight-up is 95%.
Pepperdine Waves
The Pepperdine Waves currently hold a 2-1 record in the competitive West Coast Conference, with a recent loss to UC San Diego. Senior forward Stefan Todorovic has been a standout player, averaging 29.0 points per game. Offensively, the Waves are strong with a field goal percentage of 53.1 but need improvement in their 3-point shooting and defense, as they allow an average of 79.0 points per game. In terms of rankings, Pepperdine is #212 in offense, #134 in defense, and has a power ranking of 174. There is some concern over an undisclosed injury to forward Javon Cooley. Ultimately, the team will need to focus on improving their defense and consistency in order to succeed as the season progresses.