BYU at Pepperdine 1/17/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:23 AM ET

BYU at Pepperdine 1/17/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The BYU Cougars visit Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California on Thursday to play the Pepperdine Waves. BYU improved to 11-8 on Saturday with an 80-74 win over Santa Clara. The Cougars were led by Yoeli Childs who scored 27 points, while TJ Haws scored 16 including an important 3-pointer late in the game to hold off the Broncos.

Colbey Ross leads Pepperdine in scoring and assists with averages of 19.0 points and 7.2 assists per game. Kameron Edwards is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounds with averages of 16.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Pepperdine is shooting 44.5% from the field and 36.8% from 3-point territory.

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This will be a close game with the home court advantage of Pepperdine playing a big role in the outcome. The Waves have covered 7 of the last 8 on their home court. Pepperdine has covered the spread in 9 of the last 11 overall against BYU and each of the last 7 at home versus the Cougars. Final Score Prediction, Pepperdine Waves win and cover ATS 84-81.