Gonzaga vs Pepperdine College Basketball Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 4

The Pepperdine Waves (7-8, 0-0 WCC) will try to end a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-4, 0-0 WCC) on January 4, 2024 at McCarthey Athletic Center.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Thursday, January 4, 2024
• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ROOT Sports NW
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Arena: McCarthey Athletic Center

Here's a look at some betting insights for Gonzaga (-21.5) versus Pepperdine on Thursday. The over/under is set at 157.5 points for this game.

Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Gonzaga has compiled a 4-8-0 record against the spread this season.
• Pepperdine has put together a 6-7-0 record against the spread this year.
• The Bulldogs covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games last season. They covered nine times in 14 opportunities when playing at home, and they covered two times in nine opportunities on the road.
• Against the spread, the Waves performed better at home (7-7-0) than on the road (3-9-0) last season.

Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Gonzaga has come away with five wins in the seven contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Bulldogs have been listed as a favorite of -4500 or more on two occasions this season and won both games.
• Pepperdine has yet to win a game it played as the moneyline underdog this season, going 1-2.
• The Waves have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of +1600 or longer.
• Gonzaga has an implied victory probability of 97.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Head-to-Head Comparison

• Gonzaga outscores opponents by 15.1 points per game (scoring 83.5 per game to rank 29th in college basketball while giving up 68.4 per outing to rank 117th in college basketball) and has a +197 scoring differential overall.
• Graham Ike paces Gonzaga, averaging 14.5 points per game (317th in college basketball).
• Pepperdine is outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game, with a +29 scoring differential overall. It puts up 72.1 points per game (254th in college basketball) and gives up 70.2 per contest (156th in college basketball).
• Pepperdine's leading scorer, Michael Ajayi, is 117th in the nation, putting up 17.3 points per game.
• The Bulldogs grab 42.8 rebounds per game (14th in college basketball) while allowing 32.2 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 10.6 boards per game.
• Ike's 8.1 rebounds per game lead the Bulldogs and rank 93rd in college basketball action.
• The Waves win the rebound battle by 4.3 boards on average. They record 35.8 rebounds per game, 219th in college basketball, while their opponents pull down 31.5.
• Ajayi is 25th in the nation with 9.5 rebounds per game, leading the Waves.
• Gonzaga records 101.6 points per 100 possessions (51st in college basketball), while giving up 83.2 points per 100 possessions (43rd in college basketball).
• The Waves rank 197th in college basketball with 94.2 points scored per 100 possessions, and 222nd defensively with 91.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.

Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Gonzaga win (97.6%)

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