San Diego vs Pepperdine Picks and Prediction – 2/14/2025

San Diego enters this matchup with a 4-22 record, including a 1-12 mark in conference play, following a tough 93-70 loss to Santa Clara. Pepperdine stands at 9-16 and 3-9 in the WCC, coming off a heartbreaking 87-86 loss against Washington State. These two teams last met on January 30, when Pepperdine secured a 98-90 victory. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

San Diego has struggled offensively, averaging 68.3 points per game while shooting just 40.1% from the field. Kjay Bradley Jr. leads the attack with 14.5 points per game, but he has lacked consistent scoring help. The Toreros are near the bottom of the WCC in assists at 11.0 per game, which has limited the ability to create quality looks. Despite a tough season, they have managed to force 7.3 steals per game.

Defensively, San Diego has been vulnerable, allowing 77.8 points per game, the highest in the WCC. The frontcourt, led by Santiago Trouet with 7.7 rebounds per game, has struggled to control the paint. Shot-blocking has also been an issue, with just 3.6 blocks per contest. If the Toreros want to pull off an upset, they must find a way to slow down Pepperdine’s efficient offense while improving in rebounding.

Pepperdine has been more reliable on the offensive end, putting up 72.3 points per game on a 44.4% shooting clip. Stefan Todorovic leads the way with 18.8 points per game and is a constant scoring threat. The Waves move the ball well, averaging 15.8 assists per contest, with Moe Odum dishing out 7.2 per game. Controlling the pace and exploiting San Diego’s weak defense will be a priority.

On defense, Pepperdine has been inconsistent, allowing 73.7 points per game. The Waves rely on Boubacar Coulibaly in the paint, who leads the team with 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. The perimeter defense has also been suspect, allowing open shots at times. Limiting second-chance opportunities and maintaining defensive discipline will be key to securing a season sweep over San Diego.

Pepperdine already defeated San Diego once this season and has the superior offense. San Diego's struggles on both ends make it tough to trust them on the road. Expect Pepperdine’s ball movement and shot-making to dictate the game as they take control late. Final Score Prediction: Pepperdine Waves wins 81-72