Pepperdine vs Washington State Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs Washington State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Beasley Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Waves’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pepperdine

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pepperdine and Washington State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Waves and Cougars. 

How Does Pepperdine Bounce Back?

Pepperdine faced off against Portland in the last game and it was an ugly game. Pepperdine scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 84 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 53-35, and the second half wasn’t even better, and that led to the defeat. Dovydas Butka had a strong game putting up 16 points. 12 rebounds, and one assist. Jaxon Oliveria put up 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against San Diego, they played better and they ended up winning 98-90. 

Pepperdine sits with a 9-14 record overall and they have gone 11-11 against the spread. Pepperdine is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 240th in the league while the defense is ranked 237th. The offense hasn’t been awful. It’s been the defense, for the most part, that has really let them down. Stefan Todorovic has been the best player overall this season, averaging 18.4 points while shooting 46 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Pepperdine Will Beat Washington State

• Washington State has lost each of its last five games against the West Coast Conference.
• Pepperdine has won four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Washington State’s Defense Let Them Down

Washington State’s defense really them down in the last game against Oregon State. At halftime, Washington State was up 37-36 and they looked to be in good shape. In the second half though they gave up 46 points and they ended up getting losing 82-74. One of the bright spots even though they lost was Nate Calmese who put up 25 points, two rebounds, and two assists. There were actually three different players that ended up putting up at least 11 points. It just was the defense that didn’t make enough stops. Washington State has lost five straight games. 

Washington State sits with a 15-10 record overall and they have gone 14-11 against the spread. Washington State is averaging 78.6 points while their defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 81st in the league while the defense is ranked 300th. As a team, they are shooting 49.19 percent, which is 15th in the league. Cedric Coward is the top scorer putting up 17.7 points per game and is still out with injury. Nate Calmese is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 55.7 percent from the field. 

Why Washington State Will Beat Pepperdine

• Washington State has won 14 of its last 15 day games at Beasley Coliseum.
• Pepperdine has lost six of its last seven road day games against the West Coast Conference.
• Pepperdine has lost the first half in six of its last seven road day games against Conference opponents.

Pepperdine vs Washington State Prediction

To be honest, there are better games to bet on the side, so we are going to look at the total. This total is just a little too low. Pepperdine is averaging 72.2 points per game and they are going ot have no issue running up the score against Washington State. Washington State’s offense is going to put on a show with their offense also, and this game is going to end up over the total. Back the over to cash.