Northern Arizona vs Pepperdine Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Arizona vs Pepperdine prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 14th at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 7-3 this year after they defeated South Dakota by a score of 95-82 in their last game. Northern Arizona led 48-41 at halftime and added 47 points in the second half in the win. The Lumberjacks shot 56.4% from the field, 45% on three-pointers, and 68.6% on free throws in the game. Trent McLaughlin led Northern Arizona with 23 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Lumberjacks lost to Oral Roberts by a score of 83-76 but did beat Houston Christian before that. Northern Arizona has scored 80.9 points per game and they have allowed 69.2 points per game, while also averaging 41.5 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Trent McLaughlin is averaging 22.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Northern Arizona is shooting 47.8% from the field, 65.2% on free throws, and 31.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Pepperdine Waves Betting Preview

The Pepperdine Waves are 4-6 this season after they defeated Grambling by a score of 85-57 in their last game. Pepperdine led 38-24 at halftime and added 47 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Waves shot 49.3% from the field, 43.5% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Stefan Todorovic led Pepperdine with 22 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Waves defeated a non-D-1 team but did lose to Weber State by a score of 68-53 before that. Pepperdine has scored 72.6 points per game and they have allowed 71 points per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Stefan Todorovic is averaging 18.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Pepperdine is shooting 45.4% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this year. Pepperdine will take on Long Beach State and UC Davis after this one.

Why Pepperdine will beat Northern Arizona 

• Pepperdine has won eight of its last nine day games against non-conference opponents at Firestone Fieldhouse.
• Northern Arizona has lost five of its last six day games following a home win.
• Northern Arizona has lost the first half in six of its last eight day games.

Northern Arizona vs Pepperdine Prediction 

Pepperdine comes into this game after winning three of their last four and they have scored at least 82 points in all three of those wins. The Waves are shooting 45.4% from the field and will be at home for this game. Northern Arizona has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they are scoring over 80 points per game on the year. I know Pepperdine’s record is ugly to start the season, but they have played a decent schedule, while Northern Arizona has three wins against non-D-1 teams. Take Pepperdine to pull away late for the cover.