Who’s Playing
UC Davis @ Pepperdine
Current Records: UC Davis 2-0; Pepperdine 1-2
What to Know
The Pepperdine Waves will play host again and welcome the UC Davis Aggies to Firestone Fieldhouse, where tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET Wednesday. Pepperdine is expected to win — but not by much — so they will need to come into the contest prepared for a fight.
On Monday, the Waves lost to the Utah Valley Wolverines at home by a decisive 86-74 margin.
Meanwhile, UC Davis was able to grind out a solid win over the Eastern Washington Eagles last week, winning 84-76.
Pepperdine is now 1-2 while UC Davis sits at 2-0. Two last-season defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Pepperdine has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.90% from the floor on average, which is the 42nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Aggies experienced some struggles of their own as they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 33.90%, which places them 21st in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Firestone Fieldhouse — Malibu, California
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $10.35
Odds
The Waves are a slight 2-point favorite against the Aggies, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Waves as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
