The Cal State Fullerton Titans and Pepperdine Waves face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Firestone Fieldhouse. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free CS Fullerton vs Pepperdine prediction.

Pepperdine Defense Struggled in Last Game

Pepperdine has been up and down this season and in the last game against Colorado they really struggled. Pepperdine faced off against Colorado in the last game and at halftime they were down 52-48. In the second half they couldn’t bounce back and they ended up losing 91-66. Houston Mallette was the top player for Pepperdine putting up 15 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Pepperdine on the season is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. In this game if Pepperdine wants to find success, the defense is going to need to step up here. 

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Cal State Fullerton looks for Third Straight Win

Cal State Fullerton has won two straight games and they have looked good. Two games ago against North Dakota, Cal State Fullerton was able to win 64-54 and in the last game against Stanton they were able to secure the 102-52 victory. Cal State Fullerton on the season is averaging 70.1 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 132nd. Max Jones is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 39.6 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from behind the three point line.

CS Fullerton vs Pepperdine prediction

Pepperdine’s defense really struggled in the last game giving up 91 points and they are going to really struggle again in this game. Cal State Fullerton is averaging 70.1 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Pepperdine isn’t going to keep up here with the offense and that is going to be the difference as Cal State Fullerton is going to get the job done. Back Cal State Fullerton against the spread.