Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 14, 2026
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The Loyola Marymount Lions travel to Malibu to face the Pepperdine Waves on Saturday afternoon. Loyola Marymount is 13-14 overall and 4-10 in WCC play after back-to-back wins over San Diego and San Francisco. Pepperdine is 6-20 overall and 1-12 in conference action, riding a five-game losing streak following a road loss to Saint Maryโs. Bettors can find value in this matchup with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 14
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu, CA
- TV: ESPN+
Loyola Marymount Lions Preview
Loyola Marymount is averaging 75.2 points per game while allowing 72.1, shooting 46% from the field. Rodney Brown Jr. leads the Lions in scoring, averaging 14.2 points per game, and his 38.8% mark from three-point range stretches defenses and opens the lanes. Jalen Shelley averages 13.7 points and leads the team with 6.6 rebounds per game, helping LMU to start transition chances. Jan Vide directs the offense with 3.8 assists per game while adding 10.9 points per contest.
Defensively, the Lions average 6.1 steals per game, with Myron Amey Jr. leading at 1.2 steals per contest. Rick Issanza anchors the paint with 1.4 blocks per game, contesting shots and limiting second-chance scoring. Loyola Marymount averages 12.5 turnovers per game, an area that has impacted the Lions negatively of late. Loyola Marymount does not have any players on its injury report.
Key Stats โ Per Game
- Points: 75.2
- Points Allowed: 72.1
- Rebounds: 35.0
- Assists: 13.6
- Steals: 6.1
- Blocks: 4.3
- Turnovers: 12.5
Pepperdine Waves Preview
Pepperdine is averaging 70.3 points per game while allowing 78.6, shooting 42% from the field. Aaron Clark leads the Waves, averaging 13.9 points per game and also contributes 1.3 steals per contest. Styles Phipps averages 13.1 points and leads the team on the boards and in playmaking, averaging 6.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Javon Cooley adds 11.4 points per game, providing another perimeter scoring option.
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On the defensive end, Pepperdine averages 5.8 steals per game and 2.6 blocks, with Pavle Stoลกic contributing 0.6 blocks per contest. The Waves commit 13.1 turnovers per game, which has limited their ability to close tight games in conference play. Defensive mistakes have allowed opponents to score too easily and too often. Pepperdine does not have any players on its injury report.
Key Stats โ Per Game
- Points: 70.3
- Points Allowed: 78.6
- Rebounds: 33.4
- Assists: 13.2
- Steals: 5.8
- Blocks: 2.6
- Turnovers: 13.1
Loyola Marymount Lions vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction
Loyola Marymountโs perimeter shooting and rebounding advantage create favorable matchups against a Pepperdine defense allowing 78.6 points per game. Brown and Shelley will provide steady scoring options. Pepperdine relies heavily on Clark and Phipps for offense, but the Wavesโ turnover rate and defensive numbers present challenges against a Lions team that has shown improved form over its last two outings. Loyola Marymount will control tempo, limit mistakes, and capitalize on second-chance opportunities throughout the game. Final Score Prediction: Loyola Marymount Lions win and cover ATS, 82-70.
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