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Game time: February 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: War Memorial at the Sobrato Center — San Francisco, CA

Article updated Feb 24, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content highlights an upcoming college basketball game between Pepperdine and San Francisco in the Big West Conference. The Dons narrowly defeated the Waves in their

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This content highlights an upcoming college basketball game between Pepperdine and San Francisco in the Big West Conference. The Dons narrowly defeated the Waves in their previous meeting, and are currently favored to win by 12.5 points with a total set at 146.5. Despite the opening line of -14 for San Francisco, there has been no movement in the betting odds. Fans looking to place bets on this game can find the best pick and odds here.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Waves +700 | Dons -1,175

Spread: Waves +14 (-110) | Dons -14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

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

Pepperdine Waves

In a recent match, the Pepperdine Waves secured a convincing victory over Pacific, extending their winning streak to two games. Currently standing at a 12-17 record, the Waves have shown improvement, especially on the road where they are 3-7. Despite their ranking of 212th according to Bart Torvik and 223rd in KenPom, the team has demonstrated strength in key areas such as field-goal shooting and free throws. Led by standout player Michael Ajayi, the Waves have displayed dominance both offensively and defensively, with notable statistics in rebounds, assists, and turnovers. Moving forward, the team shows promise for continued success in the season. . @MichaelAjayi_ now has 3️⃣0️⃣ pts! He is 13-of-14 from the FT line to go along with 1️⃣7️⃣ rebounds @PeppBasketball | #WCChoops | @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/PFdAuwAqOE

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San Francisco Dons Analysis

The San Francisco Dons suffered a 70-66 loss to Saint Mary's, dropping their record to 21-7 and 10-3 in the conference. Despite a strong defensive performance, the Dons struggled offensively in the first half, shooting just 37.0% from the floor. Marcus Williams led the team with 26 points, but the rest of the team struggled to score. San Francisco ranks highly in shooting percentage but lacks in free throws attempted per game. Their defense is ranked 27th, allowing an average of 65.21 points per game. In their upcoming matchup against Pepperdine, the Dons will look to improve their offensive efficiency and bounce back from their recent loss. Steal and slam for @M_Chosen1 💪 Saint Mary's 45, USF 43 | 12:18 - 2nd Half 📺: @espn 2 #USFDons | #WCChoops pic.twitter.com/ED1OZwAIaQ

San Francisco Favored to Win Against Pepperdine, Despite Historical Data Showing Close Competition

San Francisco is predicted to emerge victorious in the upcoming game, however, historical data suggests that the team has not consistently dominated against the Pepperdine Waves. The margin of victory in their previous encounter this season was relatively small, with just a six-point difference. Additionally, Pepperdine has demonstrated strong performance in the last 10 meetings, boasting a 7-3-0 record against the spread. While Pepperdine has experienced recent setbacks, losing their last three games by significant margins, they have managed to keep the competition close when facing San Francisco. It is worth noting that the Dons have struggled in their previous seven games, with just a 2-5-0 record against the spread. Ultimately, the prediction is that the Dons will secure a win by a margin of 10 points.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+700 → +738Moved
  • Moneyline · San Francisco Dons-1,175 → -1,200Moved
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+14 (-110) → +14 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · San Francisco Dons-14 (-110) → -14 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over149.5 (-110) → 151 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under149.5 (-110) → 151 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Pepperdine Waves
9-23 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Francisco Dons
17-16 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-24T11:23:11.594Z). 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

  • 2024-02-08San Francisco Dons 80 · Pepperdine Waves 74
  • 2023-02-11Pepperdine Waves 80 · San Francisco Dons 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Dons defeated Pepperdine Waves 92-68

San Francisco Dons defeated Pepperdine Waves 92-68 on February 24, 2024, a 24-point decision in the series. San Francisco Dons' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pepperdine Waves +14 (-110) spread, San Francisco Dons covered, while the 160 combined points finished over the recorded total of 151.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MookiebetsSpread · San Francisco Dons -14 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150 (-110)Win
  • JoeThomasSpread · Pepperdine Waves +14 (-110)Loss
  • TjwinsSpread · Pepperdine Waves +14 (-110)Loss