Pepperdine vs Pacific Basketball Picks 3-7-24

The Pacific Tigers and Pepperdine Waves face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown in the WCC Tournament at Orleans Arena. When these two teams faced off on February 21st it was Pepperdine that secured the 89-70 victory. 

Pacific Has Some Issues

Pacific is having some issues heading into this game and coming into this game they have lost 15 games in a row. In the last game against San Diego, Pacific scored 69 points and they ended up losing by 12 points. Two games ago against Loyola Marymount, Pacific scored 63 points and they ended up losing by 23 points. Pacific is averaging 65.4 points while their defense is giving up 79.1 points per game. Donovan Williams is averaging 9.9 points while shooting 35.1 percent from the field and 23.2 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Pepperdine Has Lost Two Games in a Row

Pepperdine has lost two games in a row and the defense has been an issue. Two games ago against San Francisco, Pepperdine gave up 92 points and in the last game against St Mary’s they gave up 83 points. Pepperdine is averaging 72.5 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The defense has been awful this season, and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Michael Ajayi is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 48.1 percent from behind the three point line. 

Pacific vs Pepperdine Betting Prediction

Pacific is averaging 65.4 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. Pepperdine is averaging 72.5 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the Pacific defense. Pacific is giving up 79.1 points and they are going have no issue running up the score. Pepperdine is going to run up the score and they are going to cover the spread here. Back Pepperdine against the spread here.