Pepperdine Waves vs San Diego Toreros Picks and Predictions January 8th 2026

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Pepperdine Waves vs San Diego Toreros Betting Preview

The Pepperdine Waves enter 5-12 and look to rebound from recent struggles, while the San Diego Toreros aim to defend their home court in this West Coast Conference clash at Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Line Movement and Odds

San Diego opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • San Diego Spread: -4.5 (-110)
  • Pepperdine Spread: +4.5 (-110)
  • Total: 147.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Pepperdine Outlook

Pepperdine averages 70.6 points per game, with Javon Cooley, Styles Phipps, and Malik Moore leading the offense. Their free-throw efficiency (77.8%, 42nd nationally) and Cooley’s shooting (48.1% FG) highlight balance. Their 5-12 overall record underscores struggles, though they’ve shown competitiveness in close conference games.

San Diego Outlook

San Diego averages 73.4 points per game, with Ty-Laur Johnson, Vuk Boskovic, and Adrian McIntyre providing scoring depth. Their perimeter shooting (9.1 threes per game, 123rd nationally) and 5-4 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 6-10 overall record underscores resilience despite recent setbacks.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on San Diego’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Pepperdine must lean on Cooley and Phipps to pace the offense. If San Diego controls tempo and perimeter shooting, their depth should create separation.

Injuries / Availability

Pepperdine: No injury updates provided.

San Diego: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Jenny Craig Pavilion provides San Diego with a strong home-court edge, where they are 5-4 this season. Pepperdine’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in San Diego.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: San Diego 74, Pepperdine 68

  • San Diego -4.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and home-court strength make them the sharper side.
  • Under 147.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

San Diego’s depth and perimeter shooting should dictate the game, while Pepperdine’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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