Saint Mary’s vs Pepperdine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 30

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  • Saint Mary’s is a -19.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Saint Mary’s / Pepperdine TV channel: ESPN+

The Saint Mary’s Gaels visit Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Malibu, CA.

Saint Mary’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-102).

The Saint Mary’s vs. Pepperdine Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Saint Mary’s vs. Pepperdine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Saint Mary’s vs Pepperdine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this college basketball game with 70.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Mary’s vs Pepperdine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Mary’s will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 34 games (+24.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+19.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)

Saint Mary’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Mary’s has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.75 Units / -12.2% ROI).

  • 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.6 Units / 6.78% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.2% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.2% ROI

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.65 Units / -20.15% ROI).

  • 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -45.32% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,089 rebounds/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Saint Mary’s averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Saint Mary’s is shooting 80% from the free throw line (271/338) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Saint Mary’s is shooting 80% from the free throw line (271/338) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 73%

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 is shooting 31% from three (101/322) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pepperdine has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (185 turnovers/14 games) this season — 4th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Pepperdine averaged 31% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/1,714 field goal attempts) last season — 3rd highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%

Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,089 rebounds/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Saint Mary’s averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Saint Mary’s is shooting 80% from the free throw line (271/338) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Saint Mary’s is shooting 80% from the free throw line (271/338) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 73%

Pepperdine Defensive 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 is shooting 31% from three (101/322) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pepperdine has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (185 turnovers/14 games) this season — 4th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Pepperdine averaged 31% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/1,714 field goal attempts) last season — 3rd highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%


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