San Diego Emerges as Favorable Choice in College Basketball Competition with Victory Over Pepperdine
In this second-round matchup, the eighth-seeded Pepperdine faces off against the fifth-seeded San Diego with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Pepperdine dominated their
Game outlook
In this second-round matchup, the eighth-seeded Pepperdine faces off against the fifth-seeded San Diego with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Pepperdine dominated their first-round game, defeating Pacific 102-43, while San Diego comes into this game after a recent victory over Pacific in their regular season finale. The Waves hold the historical advantage over the Tritons, but San Diego came out on top in their most recent meeting. Pepperdine opens as the favorite at -2, with the current line at Pepperdine -3.5. The game is set to take place in Las Vegas on Friday night.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Waves -170 | Toreros +145
Spread: Waves -3.5 (-110) | Toreros +3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pepperdine will win straight-up is 63%.
Pepperdine Waves
Pepperdine had a decisive victory over Pacific, dominating the game from start to finish. Jevon Porter led the team with 28 points and 11 rebounds in the win. The team is averaging 72.5 points per game this season and is below average defensively, allowing 75.6 points per game. Houston Mallette is the third leading scorer for Pepperdine, while Michael Ajayi, Jevon Porter, and Malik Moore are also key contributors. Boubacar Coulibaly is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury. Pepperdine shoots 44.8% from the floor and 36.2% from beyond the arc. The team's power ranking is 213 in offense and 282 in defense, with a record of 13-19 this season. A 20-piece, double-double and the @Tixr Top Play? Have a day, Michael Ajayi! @MyCreditUnion1 #WCChoops Championship pic.twitter.com/GFpvFAGdzx