Western Illinois vs Pepperdine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 06, 2024, 2:44 PM
  • Pepperdine is a -5.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Western Illinois / Pepperdine TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves on Nov. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Malibu, CA.

Pepperdine is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Western Illinois vs. Pepperdine Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Western Illinois vs. Pepperdine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois+5.5 -110O 136.5 -110+185
Pepperdine -5.5 -110U 136.5 -110-225

Western Illinois vs Pepperdine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Illinois vs Pepperdine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games (+18.10 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 24 games (+13.25 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games (+12.35 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.80 Units / 39% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois had a 14-14 record against the spread last college basketball season (-1.25 Units / -3.94% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.25 Units / 23.04% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Over for -9.8 Units / -30.63% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Under for +7.1 Units / 22.33% ROI

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine had a 16-15 record against the spread last college basketball season (-0.45 Units / -1.32% ROI).

  • 14-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.13% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.65 Units / 1.91% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.55 Units / -10.41% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Illinois is shooting 65% from the free throw line (794/1,221) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (809 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois averaged 5.4 steals per game (167 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

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

Pepperdine has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (698 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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