Saint Mary’s vs Pepperdine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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  • Saint Mary’s (15-13) is a -15.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine (12-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Saint Mary’s / Pepperdine TV channel: CBSSN

The Saint Mary’s Gaels (15-13) visit Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves (12-16) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Malibu, CA.

Saint Mary’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Saint Mary’s vs. Pepperdine Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Mary’s-15.5 -110O 137.5 -110-1400
Pepperdine +15.5 -110U 137.5 -110+800

Saint Mary’s vs Pepperdine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this college basketball game with 95.0% 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 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+17.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 away games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+2.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+1.00 Units / 18% ROI)

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

Saint Mary’s has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 5.84% ROI).

  • 19-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -5.92% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.65 Units / 2.1% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.45 Units / -11.24% ROI

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.75 Units / 2.44% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 2.22% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.85 Units / 6.01% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.45 Units / -14.45% ROI

Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (341 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Saint Mary’s has averaged 15.5 assists per game (371 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Saint Mary’s has 341 offensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Saint Mary’s has averaged 10.6 turnovers per game (628 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (265 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Pepperdine is shooting 46% (1,513/3,307) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 46%

Pepperdine has averaged 75.8 points per game (4,093 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 76.0

Pepperdine is shooting 69% from the free throw line (305/440) this season — 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has allowed 57.6 points per game (1,383 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Saint Mary’s has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (638 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Saint Mary’s has allowed 59.1 points per game (3,488 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Saint Mary’s has allowed 59.1 points per game (3,488 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 72.9

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 5.2 steals per game (126 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (4,237 points/3,257 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Pepperdine has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,534/3,257) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Pepperdine has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (282 turnovers/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 11.7


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