The Saint Mary’s Gaels (23-6, 14-0 West Coast) and Pepperdine Waves (12-18, 5-10) meet Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Mary’s vs. Pepperdine odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Gaels won for the 15th consecutive victory against San Diego Saturday, posting an 88-62 win as 23.5-point favorites as the Over (137) connected. SMC has won all 7 true road games this season while covering the past 5 tries away from home.
The Over has hit in the past 3 games for Saint Mary’s, but the Under is 3-0 in the past 3 road outings while going 4-1 in the past 5 tries.
The Waves are looking to avenge a 103-59 loss in Moraga Feb. 15 as 19-point underdogs as the Over (133) connected. Pepperdine has won just 3 times in the past 11 outings, although it is 4-2 ATS.