The Saint Mary’s Gaels (11-3, 1-0 WCC) host the Pepperdine Waves (6-9, 0-2 WCC) in a matchup of WCC teams at University Credit Union Pavilion, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Waves are 16.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 142.5.

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Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Pepperdine betting lines

• Saint Mary’s (CA) moneyline odds to win: -2222
• Pepperdine moneyline odds to win: +1072
• Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-16.5)
• Total: 142.5

Saint Mary’s (CA) statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• Against the spread last season, Saint Mary’s (CA) performed worse at home, covering nine times in 17 home games, and seven times in nine road games.
• In terms of over/unders, the Gaels hit the over more consistently in home games last year, as they went over the total 10 times in 17 opportunities (58.8%). On the road, they hit the over four times in nine opportunities (44.4%).
• As a moneyline favorite last season, Saint Mary’s (CA) won a lower percentage of its games at home (.765) compared to road games (1.000).

Last season stats

• The Gaels were 163rd in the country in points scored (74.0 per game) and second-best in points conceded (59.2) last season.
• On the boards, Saint Mary’s (CA) was 25th-best in college basketball in rebounds (36.0 per game) last season. It was best in rebounds conceded (23.9 per game).
• Last season the Gaels were ranked 29th in the country in assists with 16.0 per game.

Saint Mary’s (CA) betting records this season

• ATS Record: 3-10-0 (Home: 1-7-0; Away: 1-0-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 0-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-10-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
• O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 7-1; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)

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Pepperdine statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• Pepperdine’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .714 (5-2-0). On the road, it is .200 (1-3-1).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Waves’ games have finished above the over/under at home (71.4%, five of seven) compared to on the road (40%, two of five).
• The Waves’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-1) and on the road (0-5).

Recent trends

• The Waves have performed better offensively in their past 10 games, tallying 81.1 points per contest, 5.4 more than their season average of 75.7.
• While Pepperdine is surrendering 72.7 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark in its last 10 games, allowing 70.5 points per contest.
• In their previous 10 games, the Waves are making 7.7 three-pointers per game, 0.6 more than their season average (7.1). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (35.6%) compared to their season average (34.6%).

Pepperdine betting records this season

• ATS Record: 7-6-1 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 1-3-1)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 1-1-1 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 3-4-1)
• O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 2-3-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-5)