Pepperdine Waves vs Washington St. Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday, February 8, the 2024-25 college basketball season kicks off with numerous exciting matchups, including the West Coast Conference battle between Pepperdine and Washington State at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WA. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2013. Washington State opens as the betting favorite at -11, with the current line set at Washington State -10.5. Stay tuned for our Pepperdine vs. Washington State prediction and check out our other NCAAB picks for what promises to be a thrilling Saturday of college basketball.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Waves +425 | Cougars -600

Spread: Waves +10.5 (-110) | Cougars -10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 86%.

Pepperdine Waves

The Pepperdine Waves are currently struggling after a recent defeat to Portland, where they were unable to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and were outperformed on defense. Senior forward Stefan Todorovic had a tough game with just six points, while sophomore forward Dovydas Butka led the team with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Overall, Pepperdine's offensive and defensive statistics rank them in the bottom half of Division I schools. They have a power ranking of 334 and are currently 8-14 this season. Offensively, they shoot 43.89% from the field and 32.24% from three-point range, ranking them in the low 200s. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.14% from the field and 32.56% from beyond the arc, with a poor 76.15% free-throw percentage. In terms of rebounds and assists, their rankings are slightly better, but turnovers continue to be a challenge for the team. Overall, the Waves need to work on both ends of the court to improve their performance in the remaining games of the season.