Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 15th, at the McCarthy Athletic Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Waves’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pepperdine

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Gonzaga

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pepperdine and Gonzaga

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Waves and Bulldogs. 

Pepperdine has Confidence

Pepperdine has confidence heading into this game after the way they looked in the last game. Pepperdine scored 88 points against San Diego while the defense gave up 81 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. Pepperdine scored 44 points in each of the halves. Stefan Todorvic had a strong game putting up 24 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine was defeated 69-60. 

Pepperdine sits with a 10-16 record overall and they have gone 12-13 against the spread. Pepperdine is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 219th in the league while the defense is ranked 251st. If Pepperdine wants a chance to find success in this game, the defense is going to need to be better. Stefan Todorovic is averaging 19 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Strong Second Hand for Gonzaga

It was a strong second half for Gonzaga in the last game against San Francisco that allowed them to pick up a victory. Gonzaga put up 50 points, and that was enough 11-point victory. There were five different players that put up at least 12 points. Graham Ike had a strong game putting up 18 points and 13 rebounds. Ryan Nembhard put up 18 points, 12 assists, and four rebounds. Gonzaga has won three games in a row. 

Gonzaga sits with a 19-7 record overall and they have gone 9-17 against the spread. At home this season straight up they have gone 12-1. Gonzaga overall is averaging 87.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 141st. Graham Ike has been the top player for Gonzaga, averaging 17.1 points while shooting 59.2 percent from the field. 

Why Gonzaga Will Beat Pepperdine

• Gonzaga has won 85 of its last 89 night games at McCarthey Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pepperdine has lost 41 of its last 50 night games against Conference opponents.
• Pepperdine has lost the first half in each of its last three games at McCarthey Athletic Center.

Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Prediction

Pepperdine might have the confidence heading into this game but after the first half of this game, all that confidence is going ot be gone. Gonzaga is averaging 87.2 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. Gonzaga is going to get close to the 100-point mark here and Pepperdine is going to have no answer. This is one of my favorite plays on the board. Back Gonzaga against the spread.