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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves Prediction

Game time: January 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse — Malibu, CA

Article updated Jan 18, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on the road playing the Pepperdine Waves at the Firestone Fieldhouse stadium on Thursday, 1/18/2024 @ 10:00pm EST. Gonzaga is the betting favorite

Game outlook

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on the road playing the Pepperdine Waves at the Firestone Fieldhouse stadium on Thursday, 1/18/2024 @ 10:00pm EST. Gonzaga is the betting favorite opening at -12.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Bulldogs vs Waves Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Bulldogs to win tonight's game by 8 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Pepperdine Waves to cover the 12.5 point spread and the total to go over 157 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Gonzaga 83 to Pepperdine 75

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Pepperdine Waves, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

50% of SportsJaw players predict Pepperdine Waves to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 90%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be GONZG 91, PEPPR 66.

OddsShark 's prediction is Gonzaga will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.

62% picked Gonzaga Bulldogs on Covers.com

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Gonzaga Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 50, Gonzaga is ranked #18 in offense (scoring an average of 84.31 per game), #111 in defense (allowing an average of 68.75 points to be scored against them per game) and are 11-5 (6-9 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Bulldogs hit an average of 49.66% of their field goals (ranked #14) and 70.28% of their free throws (ranked #226) and makes an average of 31.68% of their three pointers ranked #267 in the NCAAB). They average 41.75 rebounds per game (ranked # 16) and average 16.00 offensive assists and 11.69 turnovers per game (ranked # 46 and 134 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Gonzaga allows an average of 39.40% field goals (ranked #23) and 71.80% free throws (ranked #232 in the NCAAB) The Bulldogs allow an average of 31.37% of the three pointers (ranked #97) and averages 33.06 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 33.06) Finally, the Bulldogs average 11.81 defensive assists and 12.63 turnovers per game (ranked # 104 and 168 respectively).

Pepperdine Key Betting Stats

Pepperdine Waves has a power ranking of 139 and are #229 for offense (scoring an average of 73.16 per game), #200 for defense (giving up an average of 72.21 points per game) and 9-10 (8-9 ATS) overall. Gonzaga went 0-3 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Pepperdine.

For offense, the Waves hit an average of 44.96% of their field goals (ranked #174) and 68.21% of their free throws (ranked #283) and makes an average of 35.96% of their three pointers (ranked #84 in the NCAAB). They average 35.11 rebounds per game (ranked # 225) and average 13.89 offensive assists and 11.89 turnovers per game (ranked # 143) and 149 respectively).

On defense, Pepperdine allows an average of 47.88% field goals (ranked #350) and 72.40% free throws (ranked #255 in the NCAAB) The Waves allow an average of 37.46% of the three pointers (ranked #346) and averages 31.95 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 31.95) Finally, the Waves average 12.95 defensive assists and 12.53 turnovers per game (ranked # 198 and 180 respectively).

Betting Summary

Gonzaga has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Pepperdine Waves to cover the 12.5 point spread and the total to go over 157 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Waves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Waves matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Gonzaga Bulldogs-535 → -913Moved
  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+400 → +600Moved
  • Spread · Gonzaga Bulldogs-12.5 (-110) → -12.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+12.5 (-110) → +12.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over157.5 (-110) → 157 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under157.5 (-110) → 157 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Gonzaga Bulldogs
7-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pepperdine Waves
5-10 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-18T11:35:51.712Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Pepperdine Waves, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-04Pepperdine Waves 60 · Gonzaga Bulldogs 86
  • 2023-02-18Gonzaga Bulldogs 97 · Pepperdine Waves 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 86-61

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 86-61 on January 18, 2024, a 25-point decision in the series. Gonzaga Bulldogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-21. Against SportsJaw's recorded Gonzaga Bulldogs -12.5 (-110) spread, Gonzaga Bulldogs covered, while the 147 combined points finished under the recorded total of 157.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Mickey619Spread · Gonzaga Bulldogs -12 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoSpread · Pepperdine Waves +12 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 156.5 (-110)Loss