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Pepperdine Waves vs UC San Diego Tritons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: LionTree Arena — San Diego, CA

Article updated Nov 8, 10:38 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this preview, Pepperdine's victory in their first game of the season is discussed, as they aim to improve upon their record from last season. They are looking for a 2-0

Game outlook

In this preview, Pepperdine's victory in their first game of the season is discussed, as they aim to improve upon their record from last season. They are looking for a 2-0 start by beating UC San Diego, a team they defeated at home last season. UC San Diego, on the other hand, lost their season opener to San Diego State and is favored to win their upcoming game against Pepperdine, with the betting line remaining at -8.5. Fans can check back for updated odds before the game on Saturday.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Waves +330 | Tritons -425

Spread: Waves +8.5 (-110) | Tritons -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 81%.

Pepperdine Waves

Pepperdine had a strong start to the season with a 77-64 win over Western Illinois, showcasing a solid all-around performance. Led by Stefan Todorovic's 25 points and Moe Odum's 17 points, they shot 53.8% from the floor and 46.7% from beyond the arc while holding their opponents to 41% shooting. Under new head coach Ed Schilling, the team looks to build on their success despite losing key scorers from last season. Currently ranked 150 in power rankings, Pepperdine's offense is ranked 200, scoring an average of 77.00 points per game, and their defense is ranked 139, allowing an average of 64.00 points per game. With a 1-0 record this season, the team is showing promise both offensively and defensively, with impressive shooting percentages and rebounding statistics.

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UC San Diego Tritons Analysis

In their season opener, UC San Diego suffered a 63-58 loss to San Diego State on the road, with poor shooting percentages of 32.8% from the floor and 38.5% from 3-pt land. Despite the loss, two players, Tyler McGhie and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, scored in double figures. McGhie led the team with 21 points and Tait-Jones had 13 points. The Tritons covered the spread as a 13.5-point favorite and the total went Under. The team is missing their leading scorer from last season but returns their second and third leading scorers. McGhie and Tait-Jones are averaging around 13 points per game. UC San Diego is ranked 171 in power rankings and is struggling offensively, shooting below 40% from the field. They will need to improve their shooting efficiency and bench contribution to succeed this season.

UC San Diego poised for victory against Pepperdine in upcoming matchup

Pepperdine secured a victory in their first game at home against a weaker team, while UC San Diego faced a strong opponent on the road. The Tritons have a solid record at home, shooting well and playing strong defense. Their previous defensive performance indicates they will likely maintain a strong defensive presence in this upcoming game. Pepperdine has acquired some new players, but none from major conference schools. This lack of offensive firepower may lead them to struggle against UCSD's formidable defense. UC San Diego should emerge victorious in this matchup, utilizing their strengths on both offense and defense to cover the spread. It is recommended to consider betting on UC San Diego for this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+330 → +310Moved
  • Moneyline · UC San Diego Tritons-425 → -400Moved
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+8.5 (-110) → +8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · UC San Diego Tritons-8.5 (-110) → -8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Pepperdine Waves
9-23 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UC San Diego Tritons
23-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-09T03:38:11.501Z). 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

  • 2023-12-09UC San Diego Tritons 62 · Pepperdine Waves 68
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UC San Diego Tritons defeated Pepperdine Waves 94-76

UC San Diego Tritons defeated Pepperdine Waves 94-76 on November 9, 2024, a 18-point decision in the series. UC San Diego Tritons' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 47-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pepperdine Waves +8.5 (-110) spread, UC San Diego Tritons covered, while the 170 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · UC San Diego Tritons -410Win