Long Beach St. 49ers vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Picks & Predictions
On December 19, 2024, the Long Beach State Beach will face off against the Pepperdine Waves in a college hoops non-conference matchup at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA,
Game outlook
On December 19, 2024, the Long Beach State Beach will face off against the Pepperdine Waves in a college hoops non-conference matchup at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA, with tip-off scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. The Beach looks to secure their fourth consecutive victory over Pepperdine, the first time the two teams have met since 2018. Currently, Pepperdine is favored to win with a point spread of -6, a line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the best Long Beach State vs. Pepperdine prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: 49ers +198 | Waves -245
Spread: 49ers +6 (-110) | Waves -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pepperdine will win straight-up is 71%.
Long Beach St. 49ers
The Long Beach State Beach basketball team has turned things around in December, winning three straight games after a tough November. Led by standout players such as freshman guard Kam Martin and senior guard Devin Askew, the Beach have shown improvement on both ends of the court. They have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio and are scoring efficiently, albeit with room for improvement in their shooting percentages. Defensively, they have room for improvement in limiting opponents' shooting percentages. Long Beach State currently has a power ranking of 244 and a NCAA NET Ranking of 316. They are 4-8 overall this season, with a 4-7 record against the spread. The team will look to build on their recent success and continue to improve as the season progresses.