Colorado Buffaloes Look to Carry Momentum from Special Defensive Performance into Sunday's Showdown Against Wave's
The Pepperdine Waves and Colorado Buffaloes will face off Sunday at 5 PM ET at CU Events Center. The Waves are coming off a 77-62 win over Idaho State, while the Buffaloes
Game outlook
The Pepperdine Waves and Colorado Buffaloes will face off Sunday at 5 PM ET at CU Events Center. The Waves are coming off a 77-62 win over Idaho State, while the Buffaloes announced a 88-83 loss to Colorado State as underdogs. Pepperdine has a 2-1 record against Colorado, and is the underdog at 17.5 points. This is the opportunity for the Waves to earn their second consecutive win and further strengthen the teams strong position.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Waves +1,800 | Buffaloes -8,250
Spread: Waves +18.5 (-110) | Buffaloes -18.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 99%.
Pepperdine Waves
Pepperdine snapped their four-game losing streak with a win over the Bengals, and will attempt to make it two wins in a row with a win on the road over the Buffaloes. Pepperdine has an overall power ranking of 219, and score an average of 75.11 points and allow 72.11 points per game. The offensive players have a strong performance against the Bengals, with Michael Ajayi leading the offensive effort with 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Jalen Pitre also with 16 points and nine rebounds and Houston Mallette finishing with eight points, four rebounds, and five assists. Defensively, Pepperdine has struggled this season, giving up an average of 73.1 points per game. They will have to improve their defense if they want to have a chance at a win against the Buffaloes.