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Game time: December 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse — Malibu, CA

Article updated Dec 29, 10:47 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Monday, December 30th, college basketball action will feature the Gonzaga Bulldogs facing off against the Pepperdine Waves in a West Coast Conference matchup at Firestone

Game outlook

On Monday, December 30th, college basketball action will feature the Gonzaga Bulldogs facing off against the Pepperdine Waves in a West Coast Conference matchup at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. The game is set to tip-off at 10:00 PM ET. Gonzaga has a remarkable undefeated streak of 47 games against Pepperdine, with dominant wins in their previous encounters. In this upcoming game, Gonzaga is favored to win with a point spread opening at -21.5, a line that has remained steady. Fans and bettors can learn more about this Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine prediction to see if the Bulldogs will once again beat the spread.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -4,500 | Waves +1,600

Spread: Bulldogs -21.5 (-110) | Waves +21.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 98%.

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had a tough stretch of games, going 2-3 SU and 0-5 ATS in their last five games, with all three losses coming against top 25 teams. Despite a recent loss to UCLA, the team has shown strong defensive play, holding their opponents to low shooting percentages. Senior forward Graham Ike has been a standout player, averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. With a power ranking of 20 and impressive offensive stats, the Bulldogs are a strong team to watch in NCAA basketball. Their high-scoring offense and solid rebounding make them a formidable opponent on the court.

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Pepperdine Waves Analysis

The Pepperdine Waves have recently struggled, dropping two out of their last three games against Long Beach State and Santa Clara. Although they were able to defeat UC Davis with a convincing win, their losses have raised concerns. Senior forward Stefan Todorovic and junior guard Moe Odum have been standout players for the team, leading in scoring and assists respectively. The Waves have an average offensive performance, scoring an average of 74.85 points per game and shooting decent percentages from the field and free-throw line. Defensively, they have room for improvement, allowing opponents to shoot at a high percentage from the field and free-throw line. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 37 and sits at number 202 in the NCAA NET Rankings. Despite their recent struggles, Pepperdine has shown potential to bounce back and improve their performance on the court.

Bulldogs Favored to Cover Spread in Conference Opener Against Waves

It is anticipated that the Bulldogs will exceed expectations by covering the spread in their upcoming conference play opener against the Waves. The defensive capabilities of the Waves are notably lacking, and their roster depth may prove insufficient to sustain competition with the Zags throughout the entirety of the game. Ryan Nembhard's exceptional aptitude as a point guard further enhances the Bulldogs' strengths. Additionally, the presence of Graham Ike is likely to effectively counter Stefan Todorovic's performance in the paint. Given Pepperdine's deficiency in quality 3-point shooters juxtaposed with Gonzaga's impressive record in opposing 3-point percentages, the Zags are positioned for success in this matchup. Despite a recent streak of 0-5 ATS, the Bulldogs have historically demonstrated a favorable record of 5-2 ATS in previous encounters with Pepperdine, suggesting a promising outcome for this impending game.

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

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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-4,500 → -4,750Moved
  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+1,600 → +1,450Moved
  • Spread · Gonzaga Bulldogs-21.5 (-110) → -20.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+21.5 (-110) → +20.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over158 (-110) → 160.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under158 (-110) → 160.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Gonzaga Bulldogs
31-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pepperdine Waves
9-23 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-30T03:47:31.779Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-18Gonzaga Bulldogs 86 · Pepperdine Waves 61
  • 2024-01-04Pepperdine Waves 60 · Gonzaga Bulldogs 86
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 89-82

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 89-82 on December 30, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Gonzaga Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 50-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Gonzaga Bulldogs -20.5 (-110) spread, Pepperdine Waves covered, while the 171 combined points finished over the recorded total of 160.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • FlyigglesflyTotal · Under 158 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Spread · Pepperdine Waves +21.5 (-110)Win
  • TjwinsSpread · Pepperdine Waves -21.5 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Over 158 (-110)Win
  • Mr_BiggsSpread · Gonzaga Bulldogs -21 (-110)Loss