Pepperdine vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 22

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins coaches against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern won 65-53. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
  • Northwestern is a -19.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Pepperdine / Northwestern TV channel: B1G+

The Pepperdine Waves visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Nov. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.

Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-105).

The Pepperdine vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Pepperdine vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pepperdine+19.5 -115O 137.5 -105+1200
Northwestern -19.5 -105U 137.5 -115-3000

Pepperdine vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Pepperdine vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 59.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+14.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+4.35 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.95 Units / 18% ROI)

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -37.04% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 1-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 3.9% ROI
  • 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine averaged 13.9 assists per game (404 assists/29 games) last season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 14.2

Pepperdine averaged 73.8 points per game (2,139 points/29 games) last season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 73.7

Pepperdine shot 36% from three (202/557) last season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%

Pepperdine turned the ball over 325 times last season — 6th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern shot 39% from three (260/671) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine forced 11.7 turnovers per game (339 turnovers/29 games) last season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern allowed 35.1 points per game (1,123 points/32 games) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.