The Pepperdine Waves (10-16, 3-8 WCC) and Saint Mary’s Gaels (20-6, 11-0) meet Thursday at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, Calif. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Pepperdine snapped a 6-game losing streak with a 72-63 road win against Loyola Marymount on Saturday, cashing as a 6.5-point underdog as the Under (145) hit. The Waves have covered the past 2 games after an 0-5 against the spread (ATS) skid.
Saint Mary’s spanked Portland 76-51 on the road last time out on Saturday, and the Gaels have registered 12 straight victories while covering 7 of the past 9 outings. The Under is on a 3-0 run for SMC, too.
The Gaels have won 4 straight meetings, and 7 of the past 8 in the series, while Saint Mary’s has covered the past 3 outings.