| MATCHUP | Pepperdine Waves | Pacific Boxers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-12 | 11-6 |
| Where | Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, CA | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Pacific Tigers Preview
Pacific Tigers have a 10-6 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the WCC. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off an 84-53 home win against Oregon State. Their previous three games were an 80-71 away loss against Loyola Marymount, a 66-54 away loss against San Diego and a 95-82 home win against Nicholls.
Offensively, Pacific averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 67.3 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Elias Ralph leads Pacific in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points per game, while shooting with 48.7% from the field and 90% from the free throw line. Elias Ralph is also the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game, while Jaden Clayton adds a team-high 5.8 assists per game.
Pepperdine Waves Preview
Pepperdine Waves have a 5-11 record this season and are in 12th place in the WCC. They have a 1-4 away record and are coming off an 82-63 away loss against Santa Clara. Their previous three games were a 72-45 home loss against Saint Mary’s, a 96-56 home loss against Gonzaga and an 84-62 home win against Rice.
Offensively, Pepperdine averages 70.8 points per game, while allowing 75.6 points per game defensively. The Waves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Javon Cooley leads Pepperdine in scoring, with an average of 13.1 points per game, while shooting with 48.6% from the field and 92.3% from the free throw line. Styles Phipps is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game, while Styles Phipps also leads the team with 5.1 assists per game.
Pepperdine Waves @ Pacific Tigers Betting Trends: January 4, 2026
Why the Pacific Tigers will win
- The home team has won each of Pacific’s last seven games.
- Pepperdine has lost seven of its last eight road day games against Conference opponents.
- Pepperdine has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
Why the Pepperdine Waves will win
- Pacific has lost each of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents.
- Pepperdine has won each of its last five games against Pacific.
- Pepperdine has won the first half in each of its last five games against Pacific.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pepperdine’s last nine road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Each of Pacific’s last seven day games at Alex G. Spanos Center have produced a total of 139+ points.
Pepperdine vs Pacific Prediction
In this Pepperdine vs Pacific Prediction, Pacific is coming as -11 home favorites. Pacific has been the better team this season, as it has twice as many wins as Pepperdine and has been undefeated at home, while Pepperdine has been winless on the road and has been in terrible form lately, with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games. Pacific has been better both on the offensive and defensive end and have a +7.8 point differential this season, compared to Pepperdine’s -4.8. Take Pacific and lay the points at home in this one.