Western Illinois vs. Pepperdine is the top early pick in PRO for November 6, as college basketball returns with a matchup between the Leathernecks and Waves.
Here’s what’s going on Wednesday: The side catching big money is also our largest projection edge of the day.
Wednesday’s season opener, tipping off at 9:00 p.m. ET, sets the stage for head coaches Ed Schilling of Pepperdine and Chad Boudreau of Western Illinois to showcase their star players, Moe Odum for the Waves and AJ Dixon for the Leathernecks.
Both teams are looking to establish their footing, with the Waves entering the game as home favorites. The spread is tightly set with Pepperdine at -3.5, while the over/under stands at 138.5 points.
Here’s the smartest pick Wednesday from our expert dashboard — a Western Illinois at Pepperdine prediction against the spread.
Pepperdine vs. Western Illinois Odds
- Pepperdine vs. Western Illinois spread: Pepperdine -3.5 (-109), WIU +3.5 (-111)
- Pepperdine vs. Western Illinois over/Under: o138.5 (-110) / u138.5 (-113)
- Pepperdine vs. Western Illinois moneyline: Pepperdine -170, W. Illinois +142
Pepperdine was 13-18 against the spread last season. Western Illinois, meanwhile, went .500, but was a losing proposition for bettors when factoring in the juice.
In a battle of two teams that were awful against the spread last season, PRO Projections strongly favor Pepperdine and make the Waves substantial favorites in the opener.
Our NCAAB power ratings suggest the moneyline should be closer to -251 and that spread should reflect an even wider gap, -6.5, for the Waves. These projections highlight a strong confidence level in Pepperdine’s ability to cover the spread, making it the best bet among all spread projection picks for 11/6.
PRO Report reinforces the betting case for Pepperdine as the Waves are significantly backed by sharp action and big money movements.
Currently, Pepperdine captures 91% of the money wagered compared to just 33% of total bets, illustrating a clear divide between public opinion and professional betting insights. Such disproportionate money flow often indicates a sharper, more informed stake — the same side projections favor.
PRO Report Pick: Pepperdine Against the Spread
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