The Pepperdine Waves (5-13, 0-5 WCC) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to end a five-game losing streak when they host the San Francisco Dons (11-7, 3-2 WCC) at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points.
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San Francisco Cover -8.5 vs Pepperdine -113
San Francisco vs. Pepperdine betting lines
- San Francisco moneyline odds to win: -459
- Pepperdine moneyline odds to win: +347
- Spread: San Francisco (-8.5)
- Total: 138.5
San Francisco statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- San Francisco has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in seven opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered two times in five opportunities in away games.
- The Dons have exceeded the total in two of seven home games (28.6%). They’ve done better in road games, eclipsing the total in two of five matchups (40%).
- San Francisco has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 6-1 (.857). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 0-1 (.000).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Dons have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 74.0 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 75.4 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- The last 10 games have seen San Francisco allow 0.1 more points per game (69.2) than its season-long average (69.1).
- The Dons’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 29.5% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 8.9 makes and 33.7%.
San Francisco betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (264th in nation) | 41.4 (74th) | 35.2 (76th) | 28.1 (47th) | 14.3 (181st) | 11.1 (141st) |
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Pepperdine statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Pepperdine’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .250 (2-6-0). On the road, it is .714 (5-2-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Waves’ games have finished above the over/under at home (37.5%, three of eight) compared to on the road (28.6%, two of seven).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Waves have won the same percentage of games (.167) at home (1-5) and away (1-5).
Recent trends
- The Waves have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, tallying 64.7 points per contest, 5.5 fewer points their than season average of 70.2.
- Over its last 10 games, Pepperdine is ceding 74.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 75.9 points allowed.
- In their last 10 games, the Waves are draining 6.7 three-pointers per contest, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (6.8). They have a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (31.2%) compared to their season average (30.0%).
Pepperdine betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
- O-U-P: 5-11-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 1-5; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (296th in nation) | 46.0 (296th) | 30.1 (297th) | 31.1 (183rd) | 14.3 (181st) | 12.4 (254th) |
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