Loyola Marymount vs Pepperdine Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks

The Loyola Marymount Lions are visiting the Pepperdine Waves on Saturday, January 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 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 7-10 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the West Coast. The Waves are coming off an 87-70 win over Pacific. The Waves are 9-7 against the spread, and 9-7 in over/under, while they have a 5-3 home record. Pepperdine is coming off three consecutive losses, but are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games.

Offensively, Pepperdine is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 219th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.5 points per game (220th). The Waves shoot 46% from the field (135th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (155th). The Waves shoot 72% from the free-throw line (173rd) and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game (149th).

Stefan Todorovic leads Pepperdine in scoring this season, with an average of 19.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Moe Odum adds 13.1 points and a team-high 7.4 assists. 

Loyola Marymount Lions Preview

The Loyola Marymount Lions have a 9-8 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the West Coast. They are coming off a 56-81 loss to Saint Mary’s. The Lions are 6-10 against the spread, and 7-9 in over/under while having a 0-5 road record.

Offensively, Loyola Marymount is averaging 70.4 points per game, which ranks 289th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.3 points per game (189th). The Lions shoot 43% from the field (281st) and 33.4% from beyond the arc (212th). The Lions shoot 69.5% from the free-throw line (248th) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (247th).

Caleb Stone-Carrawell leads Loyola Marymount in scoring with an average of 13.5 points, while Jevon Porter adds 13.7 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds.

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• Loyola Marymount has lost each of its last four road games.
• Pepperdine has won six of its last seven day games at Firestone Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pepperdine has won the first half in each of its last seven day games at Firestone Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Loyola Marymount Lions will win

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

Matchup/League Facts

• Pepperdine ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.9).
• Loyola Marymount ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.6).
• Loyola Marymount ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.5%).

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction

Loyola Marymount is 4-1 in their last five meetings against Pepperdine, and is 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last three 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 total. In this Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction, Pepperdine is coming as -1 home favorites. Loyola Marymount has been terrible on the road this season, as they are winless in five games, and have been in poor form, going for 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. On the other hand, Pepperdine is 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games. Take the Pepperdine Waves and lay the points at home.