Pepperdine vs Northwestern Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs Northwestern prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 22nd at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Pepperdine Waves Betting Preview

The Pepperdine Waves are 1-3 this year after they lost to UNLV by a score of 80-59 in their last game. Pepperdine trailed 46-17 at the half, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Waves shot 42.9% from the field, 35.3% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Stefan Todorovic led Pepperdine with 19 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Waves lost to UC Irvine and UC San Diego, but they did beat Western Illinois in the season opener. Pepperdine has scored 68.5 points per game and they have allowed 79.5 points per game, while also averaging 31.3 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Stefan Todorovic is averaging 23.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Pepperdine is shooting 46.4% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this year. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 4-1 this season after they defeated Montana State by a score of 72-69 in their last game. Northwestern trailed 39-34 at halftime, but they held Montana State to just 30 points in the second half for the win. The Wildcats shot 45.3% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 22 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Wildcats defeated EIU by a score of 67-58 and UIC by a score of 83-74. Northwestern has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 63.6 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 24.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while Northwestern is shooting 47.3% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Northwestern could beat Pepperdine

• Northwestern has won each of its last 12 night games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
• Pepperdine has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Pepperdine vs Northwestern Prediction 

Northwestern comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row, but they have barely beaten Montana State and Eastern Illinois in their last two games. The Wildcats are shooting over 47% from the field and they have played great defense this year, but they do have a five-point loss to Dayton. Pepperdine has lost three games in a row and they have only scored 59 and 62 points in their last two games. The Waves have struggled on both ends of the court, but I have not been impressed with Northwestern. Take Pepperdine and the points here.