| MATCHUP | San Francisco Dons | Pepperdine Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-7 | 5-14 |
| Where | Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu, CA | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Pepperdine Waves Preview
Pepperdine Waves have a 5-13 record this season and are tied for 12th place in WCC. They have a 4-6 home record and are coming off an 83-63 away loss against San Diego. Their previous three games were a 74-69 away loss against Pacific, an 82-63 away loss against Santa Clara and a 72-45 home loss against Saint Mary’s.
Offensively, Pepperdine averages 70.2 points per game, while allowing 75.9 points per game defensively. The Waves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 33.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.
Javon Cooley leads Pepperdine in scoring, with an average of 12.9 points per game, while shooting with 46.7% from the field and 93% from the free throw line. Styles Phipps is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game, while also leading the team in assists with 5.1.
San Francisco Dons Preview
San Francisco Dons have an 11-7 record this season and are tied for 5th place in WCC. They have a 1-4 road record and are coming off an 84-82 away loss against Loyola Marymount. Their previous three games were a 73-68 home win against Portland, a 74-64 home win against San Diego and a 70-62 away loss against Oregon State.
Offensively, San Francisco averages 75.4 points per game, while allowing 69.1 points per game defensively. The Dons shoot with 44% from the field and grab 38.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 5.4 steals per game defensively.
Ryan Beasley leads San Francisco in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.3% from the field and 80% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.1 assists. David Fuchs is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game.
San Francisco Dons @ Pepperdine Waves Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Pepperdine Waves will win
- The home team has won seven of San Francisco’s last eight games.
- San Francisco has lost three of its last four road games.
- Pepperdine has won the first half in each of its last eight day games at Firestone Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the San Francisco Dons will win
- San Francisco has won each of its last 10 games at Firestone Fieldhouse.
- Pepperdine has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
- Pepperdine has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pepperdine’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Six of San Francisco’s last seven games at Firestone Fieldhouse have produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Pepperdine ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.0%).
- Pepperdine ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.3).
San Francisco vs Pepperdine Prediction
In this San Francisco vs Pepperdine Prediction, San Francisco is coming as -9 road favorites. San Francisco has been the better team this season but they have been terrible on the road with just one win in five road games. Pepperdine has been below average at home and have been struggling lately, with a 2-8 record in their last 10 games. San Fran is just 2-2 in its last 4 and 0-4 against the spread, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 11-4 to the under in their last 15 games combined, so I expect another low-scoring affair today. Take the under 138.5 points.