Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction 12/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Gonzaga vs Pepperdine prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 28th at the Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 12-1 this season after they defeated Oregon by a score of 91-82 in their last game. Gonzaga led 42-39 at halftime and they scored 49 points in the second half to pull away with the win, but lost the cover in the final seconds. The Bulldogs shot 47% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Braeden Smith led Gonzaga with 21 points and seven assists, while Braden Huff added 20 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Gonzaga defeated Campbell by a score of 98-70 and UCLA by a score of 82-72. The Bulldogs have scored 92.3 points per game with 43.3 rebounds and 20.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.5 points against per game this season. Braden Huff is averaging 19.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Graham Ike is averaging 17.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Gonzaga is shooting 52.1% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Pepperdine Waves Betting Preview

The Pepperdine Waves are 5-8 this year after they defeated Rice by a score of 84-62 in their last game. Pepperdine led 36-29 at halftime and scored 48 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Waves shot 49% from the field, 54% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Aaron Clark led Pepperdine with 25 points and six rebounds, while Javon Cooley added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Pepperdine lost to Long Beach State by a score of 81-78, but did beat Cal State Bakersfield by a score of 70-62 before that. The Waves have scored 74.5 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.8 points against per game this season. Aaron Clark is averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Javon Cooley is averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Waves. Pepperdine is shooting 44.4% from the field, 78.4% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• Pepperdine has won three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

• Gonzaga has won each of its last 21 road day games against the West Coast Conference.
• Pepperdine has lost each of its last four day games.
• Pepperdine has lost the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Gonzaga’s last 11 games have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Each of Pepperdine’s last four home games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction 

Gonzaga rolls into this matchup ranked as one of the top teams in the nation, but they have failed to cover in their last three. The Bulldogs are 12-1 on the season and they are shooting 52% from the field. Pepperdine has lost three of their last five and they are shooting 44% from the field. The Waves have scored 78+ in two straight games, but I don’t have much faith in their defense here. Take the over in this one, as Gonzaga should get close to 100.

David Racey's Pick: Over 152.5