Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to play the Pepperdine Waves on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ as these West Coast Conference teams meet.

Gonzaga, ranked #7, holds a 12-1 record this season. They have been strong at home with an 11-0 record but have split their away games at 1-1. Meanwhile, Pepperdine has a 5-8 record with a 4-5 mark at home. The spread favors Gonzaga by 28.5 points.

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves
  • Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu CA
  • Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Gonzaga -28.5 (-111), Pepperdine +28.5 (-111), Over/Under 152.5

Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had a strong season so far. They hold a 12-1 record in the regular season. At home, they are undefeated with an 11-0 record, and they have won one out of two games on the road.

In recent games, the Bulldogs secured a win against the Oregon Ducks with a score of 91-82. Braeden Smith contributed 21 points in that game. Graham Ike also performed well with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Bulldogs are ranked 7th in the AP poll. They score an average of 92.3 points per game, ranking 15th in the nation. They also have an effective field goal percentage of 57.8, placing them 29th overall.

Pepperdine Waves Team Preview

The Pepperdine Waves recently showed strong performance at home against the Rice Owls, winning 84-62. Aaron Clark led the team with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Javon Cooley also contributed 15 points, with impressive shooting accuracy.

In their away game against Long Beach State Beach, the Waves narrowly lost 78-81. Styles Phipps shined with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite the loss, the team had a high field goal percentage of 58.5%.

For the season, the Waves have a record of 5-8. They perform better at home, with a 4-5 record. Offensively, they average 74.5 points per game, and their free throw percentage is high at 78.4%.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Gonzaga -28.5. Gonzaga scores an average of 92.3 points per game, which is much higher than Pepperdine’s 74.5 points. With Gonzaga’s strong offense and Pepperdine’s weaker defense, Gonzaga is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Gonzaga 95, Pepperdine 65.

The over/under for the game is set at 152.5. Combining both teams’ average points per game gives a total of 166.8. Gonzaga’s high-scoring ability and Pepperdine’s defensive struggles suggest the total will go over. The projected total score is 160, making the over a reasonable pick.