Gonzaga Bulldogs to Test Struggling Pepperdine Defense in Thursday's West Coast Conference Opener
On Thursday night, the Pepperdine Waves will travel to Washington to face the 24th-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in the two teams' West Coast Conference opener. The Waves come into
Game outlook
On Thursday night, the Pepperdine Waves will travel to Washington to face the 24th-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in the two teams' West Coast Conference opener. The Waves come into the matchup with a 3-8 record, having won their last two games, while the Zags are 9-4 and suffered a home loss to San Diego State last time out. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM EST and Gonzaga is favored with an initial line of -20.5 that has yet to move.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Waves +1,100 | Bulldogs -3,300
Spread: Waves +20.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -20.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 97%.
Pepperdine Waves
Pepperdine closed out the non-conference portion of their season with two straight wins, bringing their record to 7-8 entering WCC play. The team is 263rd in power rankings, and are currently ranked #245 in offense, #160 in defense and #177 in field goal percentage. Four players scored in double-figures against Westcliff, with Boubacar Coulibaly recording a double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds. As the Waves prep for Gonzaga on Thursday night, they are expected to struggle offensively, ranking #122 in field goal percentage and #94 in 3-point field goal percentage. Defensively, they are 172nd in opponent's field goal percentage, 336th in opponent's 3-point field goal percentage, and 339th in total rebounding per game.