Pepperdine vs San Diego Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs San Diego Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Diego Toreros Preview

San Diego Toreros have a 6-10 record this season and are tied for 10th place in WCC. They have a 5-4 home record and are coming off a 98-70 away loss against Santa Clara. Their previous three games were a 74-64 away loss against San Francisco, a 99-93 home loss against Gonzaga and a 66-54 home win against Pacific.

Offensively, San Diego averages 73.4 points per game, while allowing 78.1 points per game defensively. The Toreros shoot with 44% from the field and grab 30.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.

Ty-Laur Johnson leads San Diego in scoring, with an average of 14.7 points per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 83.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.6 assists. Vuk Boskovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.8 per game.

Pepperdine Waves Preview

Pepperdine Waves have a 5-12 record this season and are tied for 12th place in WCC. They have a 1-5 home record and are coming off a 74-69 away loss against Pacific. Their previous three games were an 82-63 away loss against Santa Clara, a 72-45 home loss against Saint Mary’s and a 96-56 home loss against Gonzaga.

Offensively, Pepperdine averages 70.6 points per game, while allowing 75.5 points per game defensively. The Waves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.2 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.

Javon Cooley leads Pepperdine in scoring, with an average of 13.4 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 93% 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 in assists with 5.1.

Pepperdine Waves @ San Diego Toreros Betting Trends: January 8, 2026

Why the San Diego Toreros will win

• Pepperdine has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• The home team has won four of San Diego’s last five games.
• Pepperdine has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against Conference opponents.

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• San Diego has lost 15 of its last 16 night games against Conference opponents.
• Pepperdine has won nine of its last 12 games at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
• San Diego has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Pepperdine’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Six of the last seven games between Pepperdine and San Diego at Jenny Craig Pavilion have produced a total of 147+ points.

Pepperdine vs San Diego Prediction

In this Pepperdine vs San Diego Prediction, San Diego is coming as -4 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season but San Diego has been above average at home, while Pepperdine has been terrible on the road. San Diego has been excellent against the spread lately, with a 6-2 ATS record in its last 8 games, while Pepperdine is just 2-8 in its last 10 games. San Diego also has a better offense and the home court advantage, so I expect them to take care of business in this matchup. Take San Diego and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: San Diego -4.5