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Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State prediction: Long Beach State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pepperdine vs Long Beach State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET as Pepperdine takes on Long Beach State in men's college basketball action at Walter Pyramid.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Long Beach State as the most likely winner of the Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Pepperdine and Long Beach State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Long Beach State a 63% chance of defeating Pepperdine. Our predicted final score has Long Beach State winning 71-68.
According to our model, Pepperdine (+4.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pepperdine | Long Beach State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o141.5 (-105) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pepperdine +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Pepperdine | +160 |
| Total | Under 141.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Pepperdine +4.5 at the spread.
Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Long Beach State and Pepperdine at Walter Pyramid is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Walter Pyramid
Conclusion
We predict Long Beach State, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Pepperdine on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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