Indiana State Sycamores vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Sycamores and Waves. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Waves at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The Sycamores are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Waves. The over/under for the game is set at 157 points.

INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +4

This game will be played at Dollar Loan Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Waves.
• Not only will Pepperdine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Sycamores Grab a Win on the Road?

Heading into their 4th game of the season, Indiana State currently sits at a 2-1 overall record. Looking back at their last five road games, including those from last year, Indiana State has gone 2-3. Indiana State’s performance vs. the spread heading into today’s game stands at 2-1. When playing on the road, they are 1-1 vs. the spread so far this season and have a strong 8-2 ATS record in their last ten road games.

After three games, Indiana State has an over/under record of 3-0-0, with their games averaging a combined 175.3 points per game so far. The Sycamores’ last five games have culminated with an average of 91 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.

Indiana State’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 103 points vs. Rice. Overall, they hit 50% of their shots from the field and went 21/27 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Sycamores have a season long field goal percentage of 55%, which is 18th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 29th in percentage and 4th in three-pointers made.

At present, the Sycamores’ defense is nationally ranked 152nd, allowing 76.8 points per game. The Indiana State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 88 points and allowed Rice to connect on 10 threes.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

Pepperdine, who is getting ready to play their 6th game of the year, has a 2-3 overall record. In their last five home games, which includes last year, Pepperdine has gone 0-5. Pepperdine’s against the spread performance heading into today’s game stands at 2-3. Over their previous ten games, including those from the previous season, Pepperdine holds a 5-4 record vs. the spread.

Pepperdine’s games have, on average, featured 142.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 152 points so far. The Waves’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 77 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Pepperdine offense ended with 60 points against UC Irvine. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 3 threes. In terms of offense, the Waves have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 176th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 158th in percentage and 272nd in three-pointers made.

So far, the Waves’ defense is ranked 75th in the country at 67.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.2 threes per game vs. Indiana State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.6%.