Pepperdine at Saint Marys 2/16/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
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Pepperdine Waves vs. Saint Mary's Gaels
CBB: 11:00 PM EST
Feb. 16, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : SMC -13 Total 146.5
Pepperdine has had a good run on the year compared to what they have done in the past. However, the Waves are facing the Gaels who have been playing at almost the same type of level as the Dons in the WCC and almost the same as BYU. What else could hurt the Waves in this game is the fact the team has not really been able to run with the bigger teams as San Francisco beat them recently 89-77. Saint Mary’s is coming in after getting a win over Santa Clara, but it was a close battle that ended with a 66-55 score.
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The Waves are heading into this game with 76.7 points a game being scored, but the Waves have given up 73.9 points a game. For the Waves the team has been able to get 14.6 assist a game, but the Waves have ended up pulling down 32.6 boards per game.
For Saint Mary’s on the year the offense has typically been able to score 75.4 points a game. However, the defense for the Gaels is really good giving up only 67.5 points a game. With the passing attack the Gaels have been able to get 10.7 assist a game, but have pulled down 34.7 boards a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Gaels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Under is 13-6 in Waves last 19 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Gaels last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Waves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Free Betting Pick: Pepperdine Waves +13
The Gaels are at home and have been able to play decent at home. The Waves are struggling and will continue to struggle in this game here as the Gaels defense is able to shut down any type of offense the Waves want to get started up. Final Score, Saint Mary’s Gaels win, but do not cover 76-70.