Pepperdine Waves vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this upcoming basketball matchup, Pepperdine will face off against Gonzaga. Pepperdine recently secured a home victory against San Diego but failed to cover the spread. Meanwhile, Gonzaga also secured a win at home against San Francisco but did not cover the spread either. Gonzaga has a significant historical advantage over Pepperdine, with a 48-game win streak in their series. The current betting line favors Gonzaga at -26.5, opening at -25.5. Based on recent performances and historical data, our prediction leans towards Gonzaga as the likely winner in this contest.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Waves +3,000 | Bulldogs -10,000

Spread: Waves +26.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -26.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 160.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 99%.

Pepperdine Waves

Pepperdine secured a victory against San Diego, breaking their three-game losing streak. With a 10-16 record overall and tied for eighth in WCC play at 4-9, the Waves are now looking to defeat Gonzaga for the first time since 2002. In their previous game, Pepperdine trailed by four points and led by as much as 14 in the first half, ultimately winning by five. They shot 49.2% from the field and dominated the rebounding battle. The team is averaging 72.9 points per game this season and is led by Stefan Todorovic with 24 points in the last win. Overall, the Waves are shooting 44.6% from the field, 33.8% from three-point range, and 70.5% from the free throw line. Defensively, Pepperdine allows an average of 74 points per game. With a 9-16 record, they are ranked 238 in offense and 253 in defense. The team's statistics show strengths in rebounding and assists, but weaknesses in turnovers and defensive field goal percentage.