NCAAB · Final

Pacific Tigers Edge Pepperdine Waves in Close Contest

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Alex G. Spanos Center

Pacific Tigers 74, Pepperdine Waves 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Pepperdine Waves vs Pacific Tigers?

Pacific Tigers beat Pepperdine Waves 74-69 at Alex G. Spanos Center on January 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Pepperdine Waves vs Pacific Tigers?

Pacific Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Pacific Tigers defeated the Pepperdine Waves 74-69 at the Alex G. Spanos Center on January 5, 2026. This game was significant as it showcased the Tigers' ability to secure a victory against a struggling Waves team, further emphasizing the disparity in their recent performances.

The Tigers entered the game with a record of 11-6, having won six of their last ten games, and were riding a one-game winning streak. Their recent form included a convincing 84-53 victory over Oregon State just two days prior. Pacific has averaged 74.2 points while allowing 66.3 points over their last ten games, demonstrating a solid offensive output paired with a decent defensive effort. At home, they have been particularly strong, boasting a 4-0 record in their last four home games.

In contrast, the Pepperdine Waves came into the game with a 5-12 record and were on a three-game losing streak. They have struggled significantly in their recent outings, winning only two of their last ten games and averaging 63.7 points while allowing 75.0 points. Their recent performances have been marked by inconsistency, and they have not fared well on the road, with a 1-4 record in their last five away games.

The historical context of this matchup also favored the Tigers, as they had lost both previous meetings against the Waves in the 2025 season. This added an extra layer of motivation for Pacific to secure a win at home. In their earlier encounters, the Tigers lost 70-87 at home and 44-60 away, making this victory a significant turnaround.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player absences, but both teams were expected to field their regular lineups. This allowed for a competitive environment where both sides could showcase their best players.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, indicated that the Tigers were favored to win, with a spread of -11.5 and moneyline odds of -700. The total for the game was set at 138.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The Waves, on the other hand, had moneyline odds of 500, indicating they were significant underdogs in this matchup.

The game itself was characterized by several key scoring plays in the second half that defined the outcome. Notably, Javon Cooley contributed significantly to the Waves' efforts, making crucial free throws and a jumper that kept the game competitive. However, the Tigers managed to maintain their lead through effective scoring from Justin Rochelin, who capped off the game with a dunk that pushed the score to 74-69, sealing the victory.

Overall, the Pacific Tigers' win over the Pepperdine Waves highlighted their resilience and ability to capitalize on home-court advantage, while the Waves continued to search for answers as they faced their fourth consecutive loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PAC -11.5	138.5 o -112 / u -108	Pepperdine Waves +500 · Pacific Tigers -700

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Leaders

PointsElias Ralph22Pacific Tigers
AssistsKajus Kublickas5Pacific Tigers
ReboundsElias Ralph10Pacific Tigers
PointsJavon Cooley18Pepperdine Waves
AssistsStyles Phipps4Pepperdine Waves
ReboundsJavon Cooley7Pepperdine Waves

Recent form

Pacific Tigers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.2 scored · 66.3 allowed per game4-0 at home

W84-53vs Oregon State BeaversJan 3
L71-80at Loyola Marymount LionsDec 31
L54-66at San Diego TorerosDec 28
W95-82vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 22
L57-93at BYU CougarsDec 17
W104-50vs Simpson (CA) Red HawksDec 14
L61-67at California Golden BearsDec 6
W80-65at Air Force FalconsDec 4
W68-54vs Sacramento State HornetsNov 30
W68-53at Jacksonville DolphinsNov 25

Pepperdine Waves

Last 10: 2-8Streak L363.7 scored · 75 allowed per game1-4 away

L63-82at Santa Clara BroncosJan 3
L45-72vs Saint Mary's GaelsDec 31
L56-96vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 29
W84-62vs Rice OwlsDec 21
L78-81at Long Beach State BeachDec 19
W70-62at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 14
L56-65vs Vermont CatamountsDec 6
L63-71vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 3
L69-83at Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 29
L53-76at Fresno State BulldogsNov 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Gonzaga	31-4	-	16-2
Saint Mary's	27-6	-	16-2
Santa Clara	26-9	1	15-3
Oregon State	17-16	7	9-9
Seattle U	21-14	8	8-10
Pacific	18-15	8	8-10
San Francisco	17-16	8	8-10
Washington State	12-20	9	7-11
Loyola Marymount	15-17	10	6-12
Portland	15-19	10	6-12
San Diego	12-21	11	5-13
Pepperdine	9-23	12	4-14

Box score

Stat	Pepperdine Waves	Pacific Tigers
Field goals	24-57	27-51
Field goal %	42	53
Three-pointers	7-22	9-20
Three-point %	32	45
Free throws	14-15	11-13
Free throw %	93	85
Rebounds	24	35
Offensive rebounds	8	9
Defensive rebounds	16	26
Assists	12	14
Steals	8	9
Blocks	0	3
Turnovers	11	18
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	12
Fast-break points	9	9
Points in the paint	22	34
Fouls	12	18
Largest lead	4	11
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	23	70

How the scoring went

2nd Half36-41Elias Ralph makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-41Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-41Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-41Danilo Dožic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aaron Clark assists)
2nd Half41-42Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-43Elias Ralph makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-44Justin Rochelin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-45Justin Rochelin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-45Aaron Clark makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half43-47Elias Ralph makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-50Elias Ralph makes 24-foot three point jumper (TJ Wainwright assists)
2nd Half45-50Styles Phipps makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half45-53TJ Wainwright makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kajus Kublickas assists)
2nd Half45-56TJ Wainwright makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kajus Kublickas assists)
2nd Half47-56Styles Phipps makes layup
2nd Half49-56Aaron Clark makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half49-57Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-58Elias Ralph makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-58Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-58Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-58Danilo Dožic makes layup
2nd Half54-58Pavle Stošic makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-60Justin Rochelin makes layup (Elias Ralph assists)
2nd Half56-60Javon Cooley makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half56-62Kajus Kublickas makes layup
2nd Half57-62Javon Cooley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-62Javon Cooley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-64Kajus Kublickas makes layup
2nd Half61-64Danilo Dožic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pavle Stošic assists)
2nd Half61-65Justin Rochelin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-66Justin Rochelin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-68Elias Ralph makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-68Javon Cooley makes 19-foot jumper (Styles Phipps assists)
2nd Half63-70Justin Rochelin makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half64-70Javon Cooley makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half65-70Javon Cooley makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half66-70Javon Cooley makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half66-72Jaden Clayton makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half69-72Aaron Clark makes 25-foot three point jumper (Danilo Dožic assists)
2nd Half69-74Justin Rochelin makes 3-foot dunk