Pepperdine Waves vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Waves and Anteaters. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Anteaters at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored by -14.5 vs. Pepperdine.

PEPPERDINE WAVES VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +14.5

This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Anteaters.
• Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like Pepperdine at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Pepperdine Stun the Crowd at Bren Events Center?

Pepperdine Waves Recent Game/Games

Pepperdine’s season got off to a rocky start with a 94-76 loss to UC San Diego on Saturday. The Waves were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.

After trailing 47-32 at halftime, Pepperdine put up 44 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 47 points after the break.

Pepperdine’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts, and went 19 of 27 from the free-throw line, good for 70.4%.

Stefan Todorovic led the way with 33 points, hitting 6 of 8 from three-point range and shooting 71.4% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 25 points, making 9 of 11 shots, while Tyler McGhie contributed 20 points, knocking down 5 threes on 11 attempts.

Pepperdine’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Pepperdine’s opponents hit 16 threes on 38 attempts, good for 42%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Anteaters?

UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games

UC Irvine picked up a convincing 80-60 win over Northern Iowa on Sunday, November 10th. The Anteaters were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

UC Irvine led 45-38 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Northern Iowa to just 22 points while scoring 35. The total points for the game was 140, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

UC Irvine put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They excelled inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 16 threes (25%).

The Anteaters were solid from the free-throw line, converting 10 of 12 attempts (83.3%). Bent Leuchten led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Jacob Hutson and Justin Hohn each added 13 points, with Hutson hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

UC Irvine’s defense held their opponent to just 60 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Anteaters limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent hitting only 16 of 41 attempts, also at 39%.

From beyond the arc, UC Irvine’s defense saw their opponent make 7 of 17 threes, a 41% clip. At the free-throw line, their opponent struggled, shooting 53% on 7 of 13 attempts. UC Irvine also gave up just 6 offensive rebounds.