The Gonzaga Bulldogs host Pepperdine on Thursday, looking to build on their 12-0 mark against the 4-8 Waves in college basketball betting action at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pepperdine Waves were listed as 27.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Pepperdine Waves vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves will look to cover the spread vs the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday, as the Waves are 3-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS. Pepperdine is 7-5 against the total, while Gonzaga is 6-5 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 292-rated Pepperdine Waves taking on the No. 24-rated Gonzaga Bulldogs in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pepperdine is ranked No. 169 in NCAA basketball at 36.33 per game. Contrast that with Gonzaga's No. 14 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Gonzaga is the No. 80-ranked team in the country at 8.33 per game, while Pepperdine rates No. 227 at 6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Lamond Murray Jr. scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Waves to a win (they lost 71-70 to Montana at Dahlberg Arena on Thursday).
The Bulldogs blew out South Dakota on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 102-65 win at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Pepperdine at Portland, Saturday, December 31st
Gonzaga at Pacific, Saturday, December 31st