Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Gonzaga (22-5) is a -16.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine (9-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
  • Watch the game on WCC Network

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (22-5) visit Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves (9-18) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Malibu.

Gonzaga is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-105).

The Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Over/Under is 166.5 total points.

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Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Gonzaga-16.5 -105O 166.5 -110-1600
Pepperdine +16.5 -115U 166.5 -110+900

Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Gonzaga will win this game with 77.9% confidence.

Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Pepperdine will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Gonzaga and Pepperdine, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+9.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 away games (+6.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Gonzaga have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games (+5.50 Units / 183% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.75 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 90% ROI)

Gonzaga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Gonzaga has gone 10-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 17-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -1.89% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has gone 9-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.65 Units / -31.4% ROI).

  • 7-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -14 Units / -25.11% ROI
  • 18-7 when betting the Over for +10.3 Units / 37.45% ROI
  • 7-18 when betting the Under for -12.8 Units / -46.55% ROI

Gonzaga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga is shooting 52% (1,797/3,447) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Gonzaga has averaged 86.9 points per game (4,777 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.2

Gonzaga has made 752 field goals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Gonzaga has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (959 assists/ 632 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 77.1 points per game (1,773 points/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Pepperdine has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (322 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Pepperdine has averaged 15.1 assists per game (348 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Pepperdine has 15.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Gonzaga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga has averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,659 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Gonzaga has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (619 rebounds/23 games) this season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Gonzaga has averaged 7.8 steals per game (180 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Gonzaga has averaged 7.8 steals per game (180 steals/23 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (4,316 points/3,442 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Pepperdine has allowed 78.5 points per game (4,316 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.8

Pepperdine has allowed 79.8 points per game (1,836 points/23 games) this season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6


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