The Saint Mary’s Gaels (15-3, 5-0 WCC) hope to build on a five-game win streak when they visit the Pepperdine Waves (7-11, 1-4 WCC) on January 18, 2025 at Firestone Fieldhouse.
In its most recent game, Saint Mary’s (CA) defeated San Diego on Saturday, 103-56. Its top scorer was Mikey Lewis with 18 points. In its most recent game, Pepperdine fell to San Francisco on Thursday, 80-63. Its top scorer was Boubacar Coulibaly with 17 points.
When is Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Pepperdine and when does it start?
This game between the Gaels and Waves will begin on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 10:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Pepperdine
The Gaels and Waves will take to the court at Firestone Fieldhouse for this matchup on January 18, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Pepperdine Waves Game Preview
Saint Mary’s (CA) Stats, Odds & Insights
Saint Mary’s (CA)’s +274 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.9 points per game (127th in college basketball) while giving up 61.7 per contest (10th in college basketball).
The 76.9 points the Gaels average are just four more than the Waves allow.
Saint Mary’s (CA) makes 1.4 more threes per contest than the opposition, 7.2 (236th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8.
Saint Mary’s (CA) has seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 76.6 points per game in its last 10 outings, 0.3 points fewer than the 76.9 it has scored this year.
Pepperdine Stats, Odds & Insights
Pepperdine has a +14 scoring differential, putting up 73.7 points per game (217th in college basketball) and allowing 72.9 (230th in college basketball).
The Waves average 73.7 points, 12 more than the Gaels allow.
Pepperdine hits 6.8 three-pointers per game (266th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.4 on average.
In 2024-25 the Waves are averaging 16.8 more points per game at home (81.8) than on the road (65).
Pepperdine is compiling 80.4 points per game in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 73.7.
Gaels Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Augustas Marciulionis | 18 | 14.3 | 2.4 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Paulius Murauskas | 18 | 12.4 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1 |
Luke Barrett | 18 | 11.1 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
Mitchell Saxen | 18 | 9.9 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0 |
Mikey Lewis | 18 | 9.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Waves Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stefan Todorovic | 18 | 19.1 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Moe Odum | 18 | 12.8 | 2.8 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Boubacar Coulibaly | 18 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0 |
Jaxon Olvera | 18 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
Dovydas Butka | 18 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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