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Gonzaga Favored to Extend Dominant Streak Against Pepperdine in Upcoming Matchup

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 +3000 | Bulldogs -10000
• 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 vs Gonzaga Stats

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.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Analysis

Gonzaga defeated San Francisco at home for their third consecutive win, improving their overall record to 19-7 and second place in the WCC with a 10-3 conference record. Despite falling behind early, the Bulldogs rallied to tie the score at halftime and went on a 16-6 run in the second half to secure a 54-44 lead. Gonzaga ultimately won the game, shooting 52.3% from the floor and dominating the rebounding battle. Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike led the team with 18 points each, showcasing the Bulldogs' offensive prowess. With an average of 87.2 points per game, Gonzaga ranks second in the nation in scoring, and they excel in shooting efficiency and rebounding. The team's strong performance on both ends of the court has contributed to their success this season.

Pepperdine Faces Tough Road Ahead Against Gonzaga

Pepperdine recently secured a victory in their most recent game, however, their success has been largely limited to home games this season. On the road, the team has struggled with a record of 2-8, suffering significant losses with seven defeats by a margin of at least 11 points. The upcoming matchup against Gonzaga presents a formidable challenge for Pepperdine given that they have not defeated Gonzaga in over two decades. Conversely, Gonzaga has demonstrated strong performance in recent games with five wins in their last six matchups and remains in contention for the top spot in the WCC, closely trailing Saint Mary's. With a home record of 12-1 and a history of dominant performance in this series, Gonzaga is expected to secure a victory over Pepperdine, potentially extending their winning streak to an impressive 49 games.

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