Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) drives to the basket against Eastern Washington Eagles forward Emmett Marquardt (33) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Pepperdine vs UCLA Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Waves Pepperdine Bruins UCLA
Team Records 1-0 1-0
Where Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
When Friday, November 7, 2025
Time 10:30 PM EST
TV BTN

In this article, we will formulate Pepperdine vs UCLA Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCLA Bruins Preview

The UCLA Bruins have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 80-74 win at home against Eastern Washington. The Bruins shot 47.1% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc, while the Eagles shot with 53.7% from the field and 28.0% from downtown. They made 60.0% of their free throws and grabbed 35 rebounds, while dishing out 19 assists and committing 8 turnovers. They had 12 fast break points and 38 points in the paint.

Tyler Bilodeau, Xavier Booker, Jamar Brown, Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark were the starting five for UCLA, with Dent being the top scorer with 21 points and 4 rebounds, while shooting 47.1% from the field. Tyler Bilodeau followed with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting 50% from the field. Xavier Booker added 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Pepperdine Waves Preview

The Pepperdine Waves have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off an 88-80 win at home against Life Pacific. The Waves shot 53.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, while the Warriors shot with 46.6% from the field and 37.5% from downtown. They made 54.5% of their free throws and grabbed 44 rebounds, while dishing out 18 assists and committing 14 turnovers. They had 13 fast break points and 44 points in the paint.

Yonatan Levy, Danilo Dožic, Luka Vudragovic, Styles Phipps and Javon Cooley were the starting five for Pepperdine, with Cooley being the top scorer with 13 points and 5 rebounds, while shooting 55.6% from the field. Danilo Dožic followed with 11 points and two rebounds, while shooting 44.4% from the field. Styles Phipps added 9 points and 7 rebounds.

Pepperdine Waves @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: November 7, 2025


Why the UCLA Bruins will win

  • UCLA has won each of its last 27 night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon following a home win.
  • Pepperdine has lost each of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
  • UCLA has won the first half in each of its last 14 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

  • Pepperdine has won four of its last five games.
  • UCLA has lost four of its last five night games against the West Coast Conference.
  • Pepperdine has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Pepperdine vs UCLA Prediction

In this Pepperdine vs UCLA Prediction, UCLA is coming as -27.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off victories in their opening games of the season, as UCLA is coming off a 6-point home victory and are playing again at home, while Pepperdine is coming off an 8-point home win and are playing their first road game of the season. UCLA is the superior team in this matchup and were better both on the offensive and the defensive end last season, having the 22nd-best defense in the nation. I expect the Bruins to lock down this game and get away with a comfortable win. Take UCLA and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UCLA -27.5

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