Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Betting on today’s Titans and Waves game? Catch the action at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA, as the Waves hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Pepperdine as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.

CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +3.5

This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Waves.
• Even though we have Pepperdine winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Titans Make it Happen on the Road?

Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games

The Titans faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, as they took on UCLA on the road. Entering the game as +27 point underdogs, Cal State Fullerton not only lost 80-47 but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-25 at halftime, the Titans managed just 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 133.5 O/U line.

Cal State Fullerton’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 47 points on 28.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.6%, and they hit only 20.8% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-24 from beyond the arc.

Despite their shooting woes, the Titans were solid from the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 13 attempts for a 92.3% success rate. Kobe Johnson led the way with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Tyler Bilodeau and Eric Dailey Jr. each added 11 points.

Cal State Fullerton’s defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Titans allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 24/42.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 6 of 18 threes. Cal State Fullerton also sent them to the line 23 times, where they hit 14 free throws (60%). The Titans gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Does Pepperdine Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Pepperdine’s recent road game against Northwestern on Friday, November 22nd, ended in a 68-50 loss. Entering the game as +17 point underdogs, the Waves not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, falling short of the 137.5 O/U line.

After trailing 31-19 at halftime, Pepperdine scored 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37, resulting in a 68-50 final score.

Pepperdine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 50 points with a field goal percentage of 28.6% (16/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 32.1%, and they hit only 15% of their three-point attempts, going 3/20 from deep.

Jalen Leach led the way with 21 points, shooting 58.3% from the field. Nick Martinelli added 20 points, shooting 50%, while Brooks Barnhizer contributed 13 points and 4 assists.

Despite Pepperdine’s defense, the Waves gave up 68 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where Pepperdine allowed 22 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

The Waves did a good job defending the three-point line, holding their opponents to just 2 made threes on 11 attempts, an 18% success rate. Pepperdine also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts, shooting 85%. The Waves limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.