Pepperdine vs San Diego Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

San Diego coach Steve Lavin encourages players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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  • San Diego is a -4.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Pepperdine / San Diego TV channel: ESPN+

The Pepperdine Waves visit Jenny Craig Pavilion to take on the San Diego Toreros on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in San Diego, CA.

San Diego is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Pepperdine vs. San Diego Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Pepperdine vs. San Diego Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Pepperdine vs San Diego Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts San Diego will win this college basketball game with 65.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Pepperdine vs San Diego Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts San Diego will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pepperdine have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 away games (+4.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • San Diego have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • San Diego have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -10.37% ROI).

  • 3-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.05 Units / -55.35% ROI
  • 5-10 when betting the Over for -6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 10-5 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI

San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

San Diego has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.81% ROI).

  • 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -9.56% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

San Diego is shooting 42% (2,010/4,776) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

San Diego had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (395 assists/ 406 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

San Diego has a 27% free throw rate (260 free throw attempts/952 field goal attempts) this season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 35%

San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (1,076 turnovers/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 11.7

San Diego has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (332 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

San Diego has allowed an average of 1.32 points per shot (1,249 points/945 shots) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

San Diego has allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (3,878 points/2,805 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

San Diego is shooting 42% (2,010/4,776) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

San Diego had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (395 assists/ 406 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

San Diego has a 27% free throw rate (260 free throw attempts/952 field goal attempts) this season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 35%

San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (1,076 turnovers/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 11.7

San Diego has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (332 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

San Diego has allowed an average of 1.32 points per shot (1,249 points/945 shots) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

San Diego has allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (3,878 points/2,805 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25


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