Washington State vs Pepperdine Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Washington State vs Pepperdine prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at the Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars are 17-13 (7-10) this year after they defeated San Diego by a score of 93-86 in their last game. Washington State led 53-25 at halftime, but they did allow 61 points in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 59.6% from the field, 43.5% on three pointers, and 68.2% on free throws in the game. Dane Erikstrup led Washington State with 23 points and three rebounds, while Ethan Price added 17 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cougars lost to Santa Clara by a score of 109-79 and Gonzaga by a score of 84-63. Washington State has lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the WCC standings with a 7-10 record. Washington State has scored 78.1 points per game and they have allowed 78.0 points against per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Nate Calmese is averaging 15.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while LeJuan Watts is averaging 13.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this year. Washington State is shooting 49.1% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Pepperdine Waves Betting Preview

The Pepperdine Waves are 10-20 (4-13) this season after they lost to Portland by a score of 87-67 in their last game. Pepperdine led 37-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 54-30 in the second half in the loss. The Waves shot 43.8% from the field, 27.8% on three pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Dovydas Butka led Pepperdine with 18 points and five rebounds, while Stefan Todorovic added 12 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Waves lost to Loyola Marymount by a score of 93-82 and Oregon State by a score of 84-78. Pepperdine has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently second to last in the WCC standings with a 4-13 record. Pepperdine has scored 72.6 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points against per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Stefan Todorovic is averaging 18.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Moe Odum is averaging 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game this year. Pepperdine is shooting 44.1% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why Pepperdine will beat Washington State

• Washington State has lost each of its last five road games against the West Coast Conference.
• The home team has won each of the last three games between Washington State and Pepperdine.

Why Washington State will beat Pepperdine 

• Pepperdine has lost seven of its last eight games against the West Coast Conference.

Washington State vs Pepperdine Prediction 

Pepperdine limps into this matchup trying to snap a four game losing streak, but they will be at home for this game. The Waves have really struggled in conference play once again this season and they have allowed 84+ points in each of their last four games. Washington State has lost three of their last four games and they are 0-5 in their last five road games. The Cougars are shooting over 49% from the field this year and they have also struggled on defense this year, as they have allowed 77+ points in five straight games. Washington State won the first meeting with Pepperdine by a score of 87-86 and I think we are going to see plenty of more points in this game, so take the over here.