San Francisco Dons vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Planning on watching today’s Dons and Waves game? Catch the action at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA, as the Waves hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. San Francisco is favored by -6.5 in this West Coast conference contest against Pepperdine. The game’s over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.
SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +6.5
This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Waves.
- Not only will Pepperdine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will San Francisco Be The Talk of Firestone Fieldhouse?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
San Francisco’s season record dropped to 13-5 after a 77-54 loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. The Dons, who were +3 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.
San Francisco led 28-21 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 56 to Santa Clara.
San Francisco struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 54 points on 35% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 18.8% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-32 from deep.
At the free-throw line, the Dons shot 50%, making 6 of 12 attempts. Carlos Stewart Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.
San Francisco’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 35 shots.
From beyond the arc, the Dons gave up 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 for 72%. San Francisco allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Pepperdine Pull Off a Home Win?
Pepperdine Waves Recent Game/Games
Pepperdine improved to 7-10 on the season with an 87-70 road win over Pacific on Saturday. The Waves entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 40-28 at halftime, Pepperdine scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 157 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.
Pepperdine put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 57.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.5%. They connected on 73.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. The Waves also dished out 21 assists in the win.
Stefan Todorovic was a standout, scoring 29 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 7-of-8 from three-point range. Moe Odum contributed 15 points and a team-high 11 assists, while Jaxon Olvera added 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting.
Despite Pepperdine’s defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points on 39% shooting from the field. The Waves gave up 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, with the opponent shooting 50% from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Pepperdine’s defense held the other team to 31% shooting, as they hit 10 threes on 32 attempts. The Waves also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 69%.