The No. 11'Gonzaga Bulldogs (11-3) welcome the Pepperdine Waves (7-7) to the McCarthey Athletic Center Saturday. Tip from Spokane, Wa., is set for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bulldogs beat Eastern Oregon 120-42 Wednesday in a game that did not feature a spread. They are 3-9-1 against the spread (ATS). Gonzaga is 6-0 at home this season. It has just one cover in its last 10 games, a 100-90 win on a neutral court over Alabama as 1-point favorites. The Bulldogs rank second in the nation in field goal percentage (51.9%).
The Waves are 5-7 ATS this season with their most-recent performance being a 76-66 home loss to Iona, failing to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. Pepperdine is 1-2 ATS over its last 3. Its strength this season has been offensive efficiency as well, sitting 92nd in field goal percentage (46.6%) and 41st in 3-point field goal percentage (38%).