San Francisco vs Pepperdine Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 10, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/10/2026, 03:55 AM ET

San Francisco vs Pepperdine Information

The San Francisco Dons will be on the road Saturday night with an 8:00 PM game inside the Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA, against the Pepperdine Waves. San Francisco has 11 wins and 7 losses this season, coming into Saturday after a 2-point double-overtime loss in their last outing, ending a 2-game losing streak. The Pepperdine Waves return home Saturday night with five wins in 18 games, currently winless in conference play, riding a lengthy winning streak after a 20-point road loss last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks

San Francisco Preview

The San Francisco offense has been solid all season, scoring 75.4 points on 44% from the floor. Defensively, San Francisco is allowing 69.1 points per game this season, and has given up an average of 77 points per game over their last two losses. Ryan Beasley leads the San Francisco offense this season with 14.2 points and 3.1 assists per game. Big man David Fuchs is second on the roster, averaging 11.8 points per game, to go along with the team-leading 7 rebounds. Tyrone Riley IV averages 11.7 points, and Mookie Cook is 4th on the team with 10.1 points per game.

Pepperdine Preview

Offensively, Pepperdine has been mediocre this season, averaging 70.2 points on 43% shooting from the floor, but the Waves have scored 69 points or less in each of their last five losses. Defensively, Pepperdine is allowing 75.9 points per game through 18 games, yielding 83 in their loss to San Diego. Javon Cooley leads Pepperdine this season, averaging 12.9 points per game. Aaron Clark is second on the team with 12.2 points, and Danilo Dozic is averaging 10.9 points per game. Styles Phipps averaged 12 points to go along with a team-leading 6.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.

San Francisco vs Pepperdine Prediction

San Francisco is having a better season, and it will continue to roll on Saturday against a terrible Pepperdine team. Look for San Francisco to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm the waves for 40 minutes. San Francisco will extend the Pepperdine losing streak Saturday night as they pick up the road win and cover in Malibu. Final Score Prediction, San Francisco Dons win and cover 74-55.

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