Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24
Looking to win big? The Lumberjacks and Waves face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Waves are hosting the game at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Pepperdine as the -3 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.
NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +3
This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.
WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
- Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Lumberjacks Grab a Win in Malibu?
Northern Arizona improved to 4-3 on the season with a 95-82 home win over South Dakota on Saturday. The Lumberjacks, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Northern Arizona led 48-41 at halftime and maintained their edge in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
Northern Arizona’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 95 points with a 56.4% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to hitting 45% from beyond the arc (9/20) and 62.9% on two-point attempts (22/35).
The Lumberjacks dished out 20 assists, with Jayden Jackson contributing 7 along with his 20 points. Trent McLaughlin led the team with 23 points, while Isaac Bruns added 22, hitting 60% of his threes (3/5). Monty Bowser was nearly perfect, shooting 85.7% from the field and 66.7% from deep.
Northern Arizona’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 62% of their two-point attempts, with 22 made shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Northern Arizona’s opponents hit 9 of 20 attempts, shooting 45%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 24 free throws, shooting 68%. The Lumberjacks limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 6.
Will Pepperdine Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Pepperdine Waves Recent Game/Games
Pepperdine improved to 3-6 on the season with an 85-57 home win over Grambling State on Saturday. The Waves, who were -3 favorites, not only covered the spread but also saw the game’s total points of 142 exceed the over/under line of 139.5.
Leading 38-24 at halftime, Pepperdine put up 47 points in the second half while allowing 33, sealing the win with a strong offensive performance.
Pepperdine’s offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field and hitting 43.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they also shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 9 attempts.
Stefan Todorovic led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. Moe Odum added 16 points and 9 assists, while Dovydas Butka contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 7 of 9 from the field.
Despite giving up 57 points, Pepperdine’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 69 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent hit 52% of their shots, going 24/46 on two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Pepperdine’s opponent shot 43%, knocking down 10 of 23 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 9 times, making 7 for a 77% success rate. Pepperdine gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.