Pepperdine vs Long Beach State Prediction 12/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs Long Beach State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Long Beach State Beach Preview

Long Beach State Beach have a 2-9 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Big West. They have a 2-3 home record and are coming off a 83-89 away loss against San Jose State. Their previous three games were a 74-80 home loss against UC San Diego, a 77-84 away loss against UC Santa Barbara and a 76-72 home win against San Diego.

Offensively, Long Beach State averages 72.3 points per game, while allowing 78.2 points per game defensively. The Beach shoot with 43% from the field and grab 33.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.7 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.

Gavin Sykes leads Long Beach State in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 45.7% from the field and 80.6% from the free throw line. Petar Majstorovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, while Isaiah Lewis adds a team-high 2.9 assists per game.

Pepperdine Waves Preview

Pepperdine Waves have a 4-7 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the WCC. They have a 1-2 away record and are coming off a 70-62 away win against Cal State Bakersfield. Their previous three games were a 56-65 home loss against Utah Valley, a 63-71 home loss against Abilene Christian and a 69-83 away loss against Cal State Fullerton.

Offensively, Pepperdine averages 73.3 points per game, while allowing 74.3 points per game defensively. The Waves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Aaron Clark leads Pepperdine in scoring, with an average of 14.3 points per game, while shooting with 41.4% from the field and 76.7% from the free throw line. Styles Phipps is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.5 per game and adds a team-high 5.3 assists per game.

Pepperdine Waves @ Long Beach State Beach Betting Trends: December 18, 2025

Why the Long Beach State Beach will win

• Pepperdine has lost each of its last seven Thursday night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Long Beach State has won each of its last four games against Pepperdine.
• Long Beach State has won the first half in three of its last four night games against the West Coast Conference.

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• Long Beach State has lost 19 of its last 20 night games.
• The road team has won each of Pepperdine’s last three games.
• Long Beach State has lost the first half in 21 of its last 26 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Long Beach State’s last eight games have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of Pepperdine’s last four road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Pepperdine vs Long Beach State Prediction

In this Pepperdine vs Long Beach State Prediction, Long Beach State is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Pepperdine has been the better team this season, as they are facing a Long Beach State team that has won only twice in its 11 games played so far and are below average at home. Long Beach State is also coming into this matchup in terrible form, as they are 1-5 in their last 6 games and are weaker than Pepperdine both offensively and defensively, having a -5.9 point differential this season. I like the value with the road dog in this matchup, so take Pepperdine and get the +3.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Pepperdine +3.5