Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Pepperdine and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 46-36 lead against Pacific.

Pepperdine came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

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Pacific Tigers @ Pepperdine Waves

Current Records: Pacific 6-11, Pepperdine 7-10

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What to Know

We've got another exciting West Coast matchup on schedule as the Pacific Tigers and the Pepperdine Waves are set to tip at 10:00 p.m. ET on January 11th at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pacific is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.

Last Saturday, the Tigers opened the new year with a less-than-successful 78-64 loss to the Pilots.

The losing side was boosted by Cam Denson, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Less helpful for Pacific was Donovan Williams' abysmal 0-6 three-point shooting.

Meanwhile, the Waves came up short against the Broncos on Saturday and fell 78-72. The over/under was set at 150 points, so nice work oddsmakers; you were right on the money.

The losing side was boosted by Michael Ajayi, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last three games he's played.

The Tigers have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for the Waves, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-10.

Pacific will be fighting an uphill battle on Thursday as the experts have pegged them as the 12.5-point underdog. There could be an interesting gambling play in this one: they are only 3-12 against the spread overall, but they're a solid 6-2 ATS vs. Pepperdine across their last eight meetings.

Pacific was able to grind out a solid win over Pepperdine in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, winning 84-71. Does Pacific have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pepperdine turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

Odds

Pepperdine is a big 12.5-point favorite against Pacific, 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 13-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 144 points.

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Series History

Pacific has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Pepperdine.

  • Mar 02, 2023 - Pacific 84 vs. Pepperdine 71
  • Feb 02, 2023 - Pacific 81 vs. Pepperdine 72
  • Jan 07, 2023 - Pacific 80 vs. Pepperdine 75
  • Feb 05, 2022 - Pepperdine 70 vs. Pacific 64
  • Feb 03, 2022 - Pacific 81 vs. Pepperdine 76
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Pepperdine 85 vs. Pacific 68
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Pacific 79 vs. Pepperdine 78
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Pacific 59 vs. Pepperdine 56
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Pepperdine 61 vs. Pacific 53
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Pacific 73 vs. Pepperdine 72