Gonzaga Bulldogs
Basketball NCAAB Sun 28 Dec 20:00
Pepperdine Waves
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  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Gonzaga vs Pepperdine

The Gonzaga Bulldogs face the Pepperdine Waves, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, December 28.

Expect Pepperdine to Cover the Spread

Pepperdine might be the underdogs but +28.5 looks too big on the spread. We’re keen to snap up the -110 that the line is covered against Gonzaga.

Gonzaga on a Hot Streak Against Pepperdine

Gonzaga Bulldogs won their previous game, beating Oregon Ducks at home. It was a 91-82 win.

Pepperdine Waves won their last game which was at home. It was a 84-62 triumph against Rice Owls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gonzaga beat Pepperdine when the teams last met. It was a 107-55 scoreline. Gonzaga have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 30-3 2809 2178 631 20-0 10-3 2W
Pepperdine 9-23 2312 2546 -234 7-10 2-13 1L
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Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction & Picks

Approach Gonzaga vs Pepperdine fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Pepperdine can give a good account of themselves against the favorites in this college showdown. The underdogs can prevent a big defeat and there is -110 available that they cover +28.5.

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Key Gonzaga vs Pepperdine stats:

  • The +28.5 line has been covered by Pepperdine in 20 consecutive games at home.
  • The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gonzaga in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gonzaga in 17 of their last 19 games on the road.
  • The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gonzaga in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +28.5 line has been covered by Pepperdine in 8 of their last 10 games against Gonzaga.

Pepperdine +28.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Styles Phipps Over 4.5 Assists +120 BetMGM logo

Styles Phipps (Pepperdine) can be wagered to rack up Over 4.5 assists at +120. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet that he is able to cover an appealing line.

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Aaron Clark Over 11.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Aaron Clark (Pepperdine) can be wagered to rack up Over 11.5 points at -110. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pepperdine +28.5
Totals Under 152.5
Player Assists Styles Phipps Over 4.5

Our same game parlay pick is Pepperdine +29.5 on the spread, Under 152.5 and Styles Phipps (Pepperdine) to get Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Gonzaga Gonzaga logo 87 - 61 Pepperdine logo Pepperdine

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Gonzaga can be backed to win 87-61 at huge betting odds.

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Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Gonzaga Expected to Win By Huge Margin

The Spread offers a better alternative to the Moneyline considering Pepperdine are huge favorites for this college game. Consider whether to side with them to cover the line or alternatively wager on the underdogs to outperform their odds.

The spread currently stands at 29.5 and the total points line is 152.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 152.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Braden Huff Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Braden Huff. You can get -100 that he scores Over 19.5 points or -130 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Braden Huff (Gonzaga)
Over 19.5
-100
Under 19.5
-130
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Javon Cooley (Pepperdine)
Over 12.5
-118
Under 12.5
-110
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Aaron Clark (Pepperdine)
Over 11.5
-110
Under 11.5
-118
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Player Assists
Styles Phipps (Pepperdine)
Over 4.5
+120
Under 4.5
-154
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Aaron Clark (Pepperdine)
Over 2.5
-105
Under 2.5
-120
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Javon Cooley (Pepperdine)
Over 0.5
-105
Under 0.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Graham Ike (Gonzaga)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-110
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Braden Huff (Gonzaga)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-130
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Styles Phipps (Pepperdine)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-125
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Javon Cooley (Pepperdine)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-105
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Gonzaga logo Gonzaga Stats
Pepperdine logo Pepperdine Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 30-3 2809 2178 631 20-0 10-3 2W
Saint Mary's 27-5 2502 2066 436 18-1 9-4 1L
Santa Clara 26-8 2817 2463 354 16-3 10-5 1L
Seattle 20-13 2373 2211 162 15-5 5-8 1L
Pacific 18-15 2399 2271 128 13-3 5-12 1L
Oregon State 17-16 2347 2447 -100 13-8 4-8 1L
San Francisco 17-16 2464 2414 50 11-6 6-10 1L
Loyola Marymount 15-17 2376 2306 70 10-10 5-7 2L
Portland 14-19 2426 2582 -156 12-6 2-13 1L
San Diego 12-21 2458 2570 -112 9-8 3-13 1L
Washington State 11-20 2435 2495 -60 9-8 2-12 4L
Pepperdine 9-23 2312 2546 -234 7-10 2-13 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak