Who’s Playing
Pepperdine @ UC Irvine
Current Records: Pepperdine 3-2; UC Irvine 2-1
What to Know
The Pepperdine Waves have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the UC Irvine Anteaters at 9 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Bren Events Center. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games.
Even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Pepperdine beat the UC Davis Aggies 72-67 this past Wednesday.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for UC Irvine at home against the La Verne Leopards last week as the team secured a 100-41 win.
The Waves have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10 point spread they are up against. Those who got lucky with them against the spread this past Wednesday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the squad has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.
Pepperdine is now 3-2 while UC Irvine sits at 2-1. A pair of defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Pepperdine has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.40% from the floor on average, which is the 42nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Anteaters’ defense has more to brag about, as they they enter the matchup with only 51 points allowed per game on average, good for seventh best in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Bren Events Center — Irvine, California
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $16.00
Odds
The Anteaters are a big 10-point favorite against the Waves, 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 Anteaters as a 9-point favorite.
Over/Under: -106
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Series History
Pepperdine have won both of the games they’ve played against UC Irvine in the last seven years.
- Nov 25, 2020 – Pepperdine 86 vs. UC Irvine 72
- Nov 09, 2019 – Pepperdine 77 vs. UC Irvine 73
