Pepperdine Waves vs UCLA Bruins NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/7
The Pepperdine Waves will take on the UCLA Bruins on Friday, November 7, 2025. This non-conference game will be held at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The game will be broadcasted on BTN at 10:30 PM ET.
The Waves come into this game with a 1-0 record in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Bruins, ranked #12, also hold a 1-0 record. The Bruins are heavy favorites with a spread of -27.5, while the Waves are underdogs with a moneyline of +3300. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5.
Pepperdine Waves vs UCLA Bruins Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Pepperdine Waves vs UCLA Bruins
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles CA
- Date: November 7, 2025
- Betting Odds: UCLA Bruins -27.5 (-113), Pepperdine Waves +27.5 (-110), Over/Under 152.5 (-113)
Pepperdine Waves Team Preview
The Pepperdine Waves are starting their season with a clean slate. Last season, they averaged 88.0 points per game, which ranked them 120th. Their field goal percentage stood at 53.2, putting them in the 61st spot.
The Waves have some strong players to watch. Javon Cooley scored 13 points in their last game and shot 55.6% from the field. Aaron Clark contributed 14 points and had a 50.0% success rate from the three-point line.
On defense, the Waves averaged 8.0 steals per game last season. They also recorded 3.0 blocks per game. However, they need to work on reducing turnovers, as they had 14.0 per game, ranking 323rd.
UCLA Bruins Team Preview
UCLA Bruins start their season ranked #12 in the AP poll. They play in the Big Ten Conference. The team has played one game so far this season, which they won at home.
Offensively, UCLA scores 80 points per game. They attempt 70 field goals per game with a field goal percentage of 47.1%. Their 3-point shooting stands at 30.8%, and they make 8 three-pointers each game.
On defense, UCLA records 7 steals and 3 blocks per game. They average 8 turnovers and commit 12 fouls per game. Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau are key players, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively, in their first game.
BTB Betting Pick
The UCLA Bruins are favored by 27.5 points against the Pepperdine Waves. Pepperdine scores 88 points per game and has a strong field goal percentage. UCLA averages 80 points per game. Given these stats, Pepperdine is likely to cover the spread of +27.5.
The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points. Pepperdine’s high scoring average suggests that the game might exceed this total. Both teams have shown the ability to score, so taking the over is a reasonable choice. The projected combined score could easily surpass 152.5 points.