Loyola Marymount vs Pepperdine Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks

The Loyola Marymount Lions are visiting the Pepperdine Waves on Tuesday, February 11th at the Firestone Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction. We will examine:

The Pepperdine Waves’ recent form and player performance

The Loyola Marymount Lions ‘recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Pepperdine Waves

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Loyola Marymount Lions

Recent betting trends in games played between the Loyola Marymount Lions and Pepperdine Waves

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves game

Pepperdine Waves Preview

The Pepperdine Waves have a 9-15 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the West Coast. The Waves are coming off an 86-87 loss to Washington State. The Waves are 12-11 against the spread, and 12-11 in over/under, while having a 6-6 home record.

Offensively, Pepperdine is averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 224th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.9 points per game (249th). The Waves shoot 44.6% from the field (193rd) and 33.4% from beyond the arc (216th). The Waves shoot 71.6% from the free-throw line (194th) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (172nd).

Stefan Todorovic leads Pepperdine in scoring this season, with an average of 18.9 points and 6 rebounds, while Moe Odum adds 12.3 points and a team-high 7.1 assists per game. 

Loyola Marymount Lions Preview

The Loyola Marymount Lions have a 14-10 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the West Coast. They are coming off a 66-72 loss to San Francisco. The Lions are 10-13 against the spread, and 10-13 in over/under while having a 2-6 road record.

Offensively, Loyola Marymount is averaging 70.3 points per game, which ranks 279th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.8 points per game (118th). The Lions shoot 43.5% from the field (248th) and 33.1% from beyond the arc (236th). The Lions shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (239th) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (242nd).

Caleb Stone-Carrawell leads Loyola Marymount in scoring with an average of 13.4 points, while Jevon Porter adds 12.9 points and a team-high 8 rebounds per game. Loyola Marymount will meet Pacific, Portland, and Santa Clara after this game.

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• Pepperdine has won the first half in three of its last four games against the West Coast Conference.

Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win

• Pepperdine has lost 40 of its last 48 night games against the West Coast Conference.
• Loyola Marymount has won five of its last six games against Pepperdine.
• Pepperdine has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the West Coast Conference at Firestone Fieldhouse.

Matchup/League Facts

• Loyola Marymount ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (78.9%).
• Loyola Marymount ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.0).

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction

Loyola Marymount is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against Pepperdine, and 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their previous 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Pepperdine won 72-63 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction, Loyola Marymount is coming as -2 road favorites. Loyola Marymount is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been in better form, as they are 5-2 in their last 7 games and have covered the spread in their last two road games. On the other hand, Pepperdine is 2-5 in their last 7 games and 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 home games. The Lions have been dominating the Waves in recent years, and they will get the job done today. Take the Loyola Marymount Lions and lay the points on the road.