Washington State vs Pepperdine Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington State vs Pepperdine Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Pepperdine Waves Preview

The Pepperdine Waves have an 8-22 overall record and a 3-14 record in the WCC conference. They are coming off an 87-80 home loss against Seattle U and their previous three games were an 83-73 road loss against Oregon State, a 95-87 road win against Portland and a 90-89 home win against Loyola Marymount.

Offensively, Pepperdine averages 71.9 points per game, while allowing 79.7 points per game defensively. The Waves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 33.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.9 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.

Aaron Clark leads Pepperdine in scoring, with an average of 15.4 points per game, while shooting with 43% from the field and 77.4% from the free throw line. Styles Phipps is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, adding a team-high 5 assists.

Washington State Cougars Preview

The Washington State Cougars have a 12-18 overall record and a 7-10 record in the WCC conference. They are coming off a 67-66 road loss against Loyola Marymount and their previous three games were an 83-67 home loss against Saint Mary’s, an 87-70 home win against Pacific and an 83-53 road loss against Gonzaga.

Offensively, Washington State averages 76.3 points per game, while allowing 77.3 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.5 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.

Ace Glass leads Washington State in scoring, with an average of 16.1 points per game, while shooting with 45.7% from the field and 88.8% from the free throw line. Eemeli Yalaho is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game. Adria Rodriguez leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game.

Washington State Cougars @ Pepperdine Waves Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• Washington State has lost each of its last seven road games.
• The home team has won nine of Washington State’s last 11 games.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Pepperdine has lost 10 of its last 11 day games.
• Washington State has won each of its last four games against Pepperdine.
• The road team has won the first half in each of Pepperdine’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington State’s last five day games have produced a total of 165+ points.
• Five of Pepperdine’s last six day games at Firestone Fieldhouse have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington State ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (55.7%).
• Washington State ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).

Washington State vs Pepperdine Prediction          

In this Washington State vs Pepperdine Prediction, Washington State is coming as -7.5 road favorites. Washington State has been the better team this season but they have been struggling lately with a 1-5 record in their last 6 games. Pepperdine has not been playing much better either, as they are 2-7 in their last 9, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some high-scoring games lately, going for 10-1 to the over in their last 11 games combined and their previous meeting earlier this season was also a high-scoring one. Take the over 156.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 156.5