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Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Pepperdine Waves (13-21) and the No. 17 Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-4) meet Monday in a West Coast Conference semifinal game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Waves are wearing Cinderella’s slipper, at least in terms of the WCC Tournament. Pepperdine went 10-21 in the regular season, but has dispatched the Portland Pirates, Oregon State Beavers and the Santa Clara Broncos in the past 3 days to advance to the semifinals.

Pepperdine was a 10.5-point underdog in the third round against the Beavers, winning 77-73, and it was 15.5-point underdog in the quarterfinals against Santa Clara, winning 78-76. F Stefan Todorovic and G Moe Odum each went for 19 points in the win over the Broncos Sunday.

While the Waves were winning 3 games in 3 days, the Gaels have been resting, courtesy of the bye it clinched after earning the No. 1 seed in the WCC.

Saint Mary’s pounded Pepperdine 74-50 on Jan. 18 in Malibu as a 13.5-point favorite as the Under (140) cashed. It also blasted the Waves 71-41 at home in Moraga on Jan. 2 as a 17-point favorite as the Under (141.5) hit then, too. F Luke Barrett averaged 15.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the 2 games vs. Pepperdine.

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Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pepperdine +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Saint Mary’s -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread: Pepperdine +20.5 (-110) | Saint Mary’s -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Mary’s 82, Pepperdine 59

Moneyline

Stay away from Saint Mary’s (-5000), either straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. There is no way to justify risking 50 times your potential return.

While Pepperdine (+1500) has been no match for the Gaels this season, the Waves are on a roll in the WCC Tournament, and you just never know.

PASS.

Against the spread

SAINT MARY’S -20.5 (-110) is worth a look in this WCC semifinal tilt.

Pepperdine +20.5 (-110) has pulled off the unexpected, winning 3 games in 3 days. The Waves have not only covered all 3 outings, but the past 2 have been outright wins as a double-digit underdog. But, facing Saint Mary’s is an entirely different animal than facing Oregon State or Santa Clara.

The ranked Gaels have not only won 8 in a row in this series, but Saint Mary’s has won the past 6 meetings by 24 or more points, covering 7 straight in the series.

Over/Under

OVER 136.5 (-110) is worth a play, even though the Under cashed in both regular-season meetings.

Pepperdine has cashed high in 2 of 3 WCC Tournament games, while the Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games since Feb. 20.

For Saint Mary’s, the Over-Under has split 2-2 in the past 4 outings. The Gaels allow just 60.8 points per game, which ranks No. 5 in the nation, so proceed with caution. However, the Gaels should be able to roll up enough offense against a foe it knows too well.

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-4, 0-0 WCC) and Pepperdine Waves (6-8, 0-1) clash in Monday conference play in Malibu. The opening tip at Firestone Fieldhouse will be at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Gonzaga, which is No. 15 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, lost 65-62 vs. UCLA at Intuit Dome in Inglewood Saturday. The Bulldogs got to the free-throw line just 8 times in filing a season-low in points. GU has played 3 KenPom top-30s since Dec. 7, going 0-3 straight up and against the spread (ATS). In Saturday’s game, the Bulldogs were 4.5-point favorites.

Pepperdine also played Saturday, opening WCC play with a 91-80 setback at Santa Clara (ATS win as a +15). The Waves were undone by the host Broncos going 15 of 43 (45.5%) from 3-point range. PU trailed throughout, but did get within 5 just inside the 10-minute mark. But Santa Clara then went on a 14-2 run to put the game out of reach.

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 8:04 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Gonzaga -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100) | Pepperdine +1450 (bet $100 to win $1,450)
Against the spread: Gonzaga -21.5 (-110) | Pepperdine +21.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 89, Pepperdine 66

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

Gonzaga swept last season’s series (2-0) both straight up and against the number. In Malibu (Jan. 18), GU won 86-61, covering as a 12.5-point favorite. The ATS win marked the Bulldogs’ third in their last 4 games against the Waves.

Peg GONZAGA -21.5 (-110) as a slight lean in Monday’s game. The Bulldogs have perhaps been a bit unlucky to lose 4 games so far. GU registered solid performances in a couple bounce-back efforts against non-Quad I foes, and the Bulldogs have acted accordingly against opponents in Pepperdine’s ratings neighborhood.

Consider a partial-unit play, as the leverage here is not much.

Over/Under

The Under is 3-1 across Gonzaga’s last 4 games. The Under has been a wide-margin win in GU’s last 2 games and in its last 2 battles against Pepperdine.

Both sides play at a fast pace, and that has this total at a lofty level. But both settle for a lot of mid-range looks on offense and are due some regression in defensive shooting percentages. Some of the point-spiral factors like turnovers, offensive boards, and 3-pointer frequency just don’t figure as big influences in this final.

BACK THE UNDER 158.5 (-110).

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Pepperdine at Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pepperdine at Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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%).

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Pepperdine at Gonzaga odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pepperdine +875 (bet $100 to win $875) | Gonzaga -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pepperdine +19.5 (-115) | Gonzaga -19.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pepperdine at Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 88, Pepperdine 75

Moneyline

PASS.

Neither option here is worth the value as Gonzaga has struggled compared to its preseason expectations. Nonetheless, it is far better and perfect at home.

Against the spread

LEAN PEPPERDINE +19.5 (-115).

Gonzaga has not been as good as expected, and it has been defensively where it struggles. It allows 71.5 points per game, and while it has played a tough schedule, the Bulldogs gave up 75 to Montana and 90 to Alabama over their last 3 games.

Their defensive issues may make it difficult for them to pull away. They’re 1-5-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season. Pepperdine has an efficient offense and should be able to keep pace with Gonzaga for most of the game, especially if the Bulldogs take their foot off the gas late.

Back PEPPERDINE +19.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 159.5 (-110).

Simply put, both teams have efficient offenses and porous defenses while also having better season-long trends at hitting the Over. Pepperdine is 7-5 O/U this season while Gonzaga is 8-5 O/U.

Pepperdine also allows 73.8 points per game, good for 305th-best in the nation. It sits outside the top 100 in field goal percentage (41.3%) and opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage (31.9%).

The pace Gonzaga plays with may be a factor as well. It has scored at least 85 in 4 straight games and has hit three digits in 2 of its last 3. Ultimately, back the OVER 159.5 (-110).

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Pepperdine at UCLA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Pepperdine at UCLA odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pepperdine Waves (4-1) and No. 17 UCLA Bruins (3-2) tussle in Los Angeles Wednesday with the opening tip at Pauley Pavilion at 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pepperdine vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

A high-scoring Pepperdine team (85.2 points per game, 26th NCAA-I) was held to 64 points Saturday against Cal-Irvine. But the Waves covered a 2.5-point spread and defeated the Anteaters 64-55. A young Pepperdine squad has 4 players averaging 12-plus points through 5 games.

The Bruins are coming off back-to-back losses to top-25 squads in last week’s Continental Tire Main Event in Las Vegas. UCLA fell to current-No. 14 Illinois on Friday and then lost to current-No. 7 Baylor on Sunday. Both were ATS losses after starting the season 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS.

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Pepperdine at UCLA odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Pepperdine +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | UCLA -1500 (bet $1500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pepperdine +16.5 (-110) | UCLA -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pepperdine at UCLA picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 85, Pepperdine 64

Moneyline

Too many gallons of juice: PASS.

Against the spread

On KenPom, Pepperdine’s DI experience level (1.16 years) ranks 311th in the nation. Look for the Wave to have some inconsistent production levels through the 1st couple of months of the season.

In this contest, Pepperdine gets its 1st taste of road play against the battle-tested-hungry-after-2-losses Bruins. Regression on some recent shooting numbers on both sides point the way of the home side here.

TAKE THE BRUINS -16.5 (-105).

Over/Under

This figure is tough to argue with in a slow (UCLA) vs. fast (Pepperdine) match-up. PASS.

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-2, 10-0 WCC) visit the Pepperdine Waves (7-20, 1-11) Wednesday at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, Calif. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (on ESPN2). Below, we look at the Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The top-ranked Zags are showing no signs of slowing down, posting 14 consecutive victories since a Dec. 4 setback to Alabama on a neutral floor. That run includes a 16-point win over St. Mary’s last time out, easily Gonzaga’s closest competition in the WCC.

The Waves are holding up the rear in the WCC, winners of just one conference game in 12 tries. Pepperdine did give BYU all it could handle last time out in a 91-85 near-miss, and the Waves have covered two of the past three.

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Gonzaga -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Pepperdine +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500)
Against the spread: Gonzaga -29.5 (-108) | Pepperdine +29.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 98, Pepperdine 71

Money line

There is no reason to bet a favorite of more than -200 or so, let alone a ridiculous line like Gonzaga (-10000).

PASS.

Against the spread

Play PEPPERDINE +29.5 (-112) as the heavy home underdog. The Waves have been playing much better basketball lately, going 2-1 ATS, including a straight-up victory against Pacific, Feb. 5, as a 2.5-point favorite.

The Waves do not have a prayer to pull off the upset, but keeping it within 30 is certainly doable, as Gonzaga -29.5 (-108) is a mediocre 6-6 ATS as a favorite of 28 or more points this season.

Over/Under

The OVER 162.5 (-115) is the best play on the board here. Gonzaga dropped 117 on Pepperdine in the first meeting in Spokane, Wash., Jan. 8, as that game saw a total of 200 combined points with a line of 156. We shouldn’t see Gonzaga get quite as prolific, but you can never rule it out, either. This team is capable of triple digits any time out, especially against the dregs of the WCC.

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Pepperdine vs. BYU odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Pepperdine vs. BYU odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Pepperdine Waves (12-11) take on the BYU Cougars (19-5) in a Monday night (11:59 p.m. ET) contest at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The neutral-site bracket battle is a semifinal game in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Below, we analyze the Pepperdine-BYU odds and lines, with NCAA college basketball picks and predictions.

BYU is the No. 2 seed in the tournament; Pepperdine is the No. 3 seed.

Pepperdine at BYU: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pepperdine +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | BYU -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Pepperdine +8.5 (-110) | BYU -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pepperdine at BYU: Three things to know

Pepperdine advanced to the semifinals after a 78-70 triumph over Santa Clara Saturday. The Waves and Cougars met twice in the regular season with each team earning one win.
Top seeds Gonzaga and Brigham Young had byes to this stage in the tournament. BYU’s No. 2 seed was earned on the strength of a 10-3 conference record. The Cougars head into this game on a four-game win streak. BYU has held foes to a 39.2% mark from the floor over its win streak.
Pepperdine plays a fast-tempo brand of basketball, and its solid perimeter defense helps the Waves avoid momentum swings and surges that go the wrong way on scoreboard. Pepperdine has held foes to a 27.6% mark from 3-point range (third NCAA-I).

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Pepperdine at BYU: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

BYU 79, Pepperdine 69

Money line (ML)

The true odds look to be well-bracketed by these prices. PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five games of this series. BYU is 4-1 in its last five games as a favorite.

The Cougars are the much better team at both ends of the floor and on the glass. Their game control in recent games against similar competition has been solid, and BYU is playing its best basketball of the season.

TAKE THE COUGARS -8.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

This contest figures to have an above-average pace. The total here is a respectable one: PASS.

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Gonzaga Bulldogs at Pepperdine Waves sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (16-0, 7-0 West Coast) visit the Pepperdine Waves (7-7, 3-2) Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Gonzaga-Pepperdine college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: None listed as of this publishing, likely because the point spread is so large.
Against the spread/ATS: Gonzaga -21.5 (-105) | Pepperdine +21.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 163.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga at Pepperdine: Three things to know

This is not a misprint. Gonzaga owns a 40-game win streak vs Pepperdine and leads the all-time series 60-31. The Bulldogs took the first meeting of the season 95-70 at home Jan. 14 but failed to cover as 27-point favorites. The Waves’ last win in the series, an 88-79 home victory, was way back on Jan. 18, 2002.
Gonzaga is coming off a 90-62 rout at San Diego Thursday but didn’t cover the spread as a 29.5-point favorite. Sophomore F Drew Timme and senior F Corey Kispert scored 21 and 19 points, respectively, as the Zags cruised to their 20th win in a row dating back to last season. Kispert is the Bulldogs’ leading scorer at 20.5 points per game followed by Timme’s 18.7 PPG.
Pepperdine is 3-1 since its loss to Gonzaga earlier in the month. It most recently squeaked past visiting BYU 76-73 Wednesday. G Colbey Ross hit 1 of 2 free throws to break a 73-all tie with 44 seconds left. The senior would sink 2 more FTs 27 seconds later and finished with a game-high 19 points. Junior F Kessler Edwards leads the Waves in points (18.3 PPG), rebounds (6.6 RPG) and blocks (1.3 BPG).

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Gonzaga at Pepperdine: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Gonzaga 94, Pepperdine 74

Money line (ML)

No line was posted as of this publishing. If BetMGM eventually lists one, it definitely won’t be worth a bet due to the large spread and lopsided matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

Back PEPPERDINE +21.5 (-115) with a HALF-UNIT bet. The Waves have covered the spread in five of the last six games in the head-to-head series.

They’re also 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall, while the Zags, who are beating opponents by an average of 24.1 PPG, are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games.

ATS: Gonzaga 7-8-1 | Pepperdine 7-4-1

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 163.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Zags lead the country in scoring at 94.1 PPG and field-goal percentage at 55.0%.

With that type of offensive attack, they don’t have to focus too much on defense. They yield 70.1 PPG; the Waves’ offense averages 76.1 PPG.

This all amounts to a high-scoring affair.

O/U records: Gonzaga 7-9 | Pepperdine 4-7-1

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Pepperdine at Gonzaga odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Pepperdine Waves at Gonzaga Bulldogs sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (12-0 overall, 3-0 West Coast Conference) host the Pepperdine Waves (4-5, 0-0) Thursday for a 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pepperdine-Gonzaga college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

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Pepperdine at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.

Money line: None listed as of this publishing. With the point spread so large, BetMGM likely won’t post a money line.
Against the spread/ATS: Pepperdine +25.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Gonzaga -25.5, -110
Over/Under: 164.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pepperdine at Gonzaga: Three things to know

Pepperdine returns to game action for the first time since Dec. 23 as the program ends a three-week COVID-19 pause. The Waves had three WCC games postponed and Thursday will be their conference opener. The Waves, who are led by senior G Colbey Ross’ 19.0 points and 7.2 assists per game, are coming off back-to-back losses in late December.
Gonzaga is coming off a 116-88 rout of Portland Saturday but failed to cover as a 32.5-point road favorite. In the win, junior G Joel Ayayi recorded the first triple-double in Gonzaga history, finishing with 12 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds. Senior F Corey Kispert and sophomore F Drew Timme lead the Bulldogs in scoring at 21.1 PPG and 18.5 PPG, respectively. Freshman stud G Jalen Suggs averages 13.8 PPG and team-bests in assists (5.1 APG) and steals (2.6 SPG), while Ayayi is the top rebounder (8.1 RPG).
Talk about dominating. Gonzaga has won the last 39 vs. Pepperdine and lead the all-time series 59-31. The last time the Waves beat the Bulldogs was Jan. 18, 2002, when they claimed an 88-79 decision on the road. The Zags won both games last season but failed to cover the spread: 89-77 as 15-point road favorites Feb. 15, 2020, and 75-70 as 21-point home favorites Jan. 4, 2020.

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Pepperdine at Gonzaga: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Gonzaga 97, Pepperdine 75

Money line (ML)

No line was posted as of this publishing. Even if there is one, it definitely won’t be worth wagering on.

Against the spread (ATS)

Drop a HALF-UNIT wager on PEPPERDINE +25.5 (-110). While the Waves are on an 0-for-39 run vs. the Bulldogs, they have covered the spread in four of the last five in the head-to-head series.

The Waves are 28-12-1 in their last 41 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600, including 3-0-1 ATS in their last four road games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600.

The spread is just too big here.

ATS: Pepperdine 3-4 | Gonzaga 6-5-1

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 164.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Gonzaga leads the country in scoring at 96.1 PPG and allows 73.4 PPG. Pepperdine, which should show some rust after the three-week layoff, allows 73.6 PPG. Don’t be surprised if Gonzaga hit the century mark in this one.

Wait to bet this till later in the day as the line could drop. I don’t see it going up.

O/U records: Pepperdine 3-4 | Gonzaga 7-5

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Pepperdine at UNLV odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Pepperdine Waves at UNLV Rebels sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Pepperdine Waves (3-3) travel to meet the UNLV Rebels (1-4) Monday for a 9:30 p.m. ET tip-off at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the Pepperdine-UNLV college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Pepperdine at UNLV: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pepperdine -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | UNLV +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread/ATS: Pepperdine -2 (-135) | UNLV +2 (+110)
Over/Under: 149.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Pepperdine at UNLV: Three things to know

Pepperdine is looking for redemption after a stunning 89-84 loss to Cal State-Northridge last time out, losing outright as 15.5-point favorites. It was yet another cautionary tale of why you never bet huge money lines in any sport, especially college hoops.
The Waves have registered a win over California, and they took UCLA to overtime before a crushing bad beat non-cover in overtime on Nov. 27. This will be their second game against a Mountain West team this season.
UNLV opened the season with an 0-4 SU mark, but only a loss to Montana State in the opener was considered a “bad” loss. They fell to North Carolina, Alabama and Davidson, so their record looks worse on the surface than it really is. They picked up a nice 68-59 win over Kansas State as three-point ‘dogs last time out on Dec. 5, and they have covered their past two after opening 0-2-1 ATS.

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Pepperdine at UNLV: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

UNLV 77, Pepperdine 75

Money line (ML)

UNLV (+135) is a value play at home, as Pepperdine (-160) is coming off a difficult loss. Both teams are battle-tested, and you can expect the “battle born” team from Nevada to pick up the win as short ‘dogs on their home hardwood here.

Against the spread (ATS)

UNLV +2 (+110) is still plus-money catching a bucket, although they’re a much better value just playing straight-up. However, if you feel strongly about Pepperdine winning by one, but UNLV still covering, then be my guest and bet it!

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 149.5 (-115) is the lean here, as Pepperdine has been a solid offense to date, posting 82.7 PPG to rank 51st in the nation. Defensively, they have yielded 73.3 PPG, so UNLV should be able to score.

The Rebs have had trouble filling up the basket lately, and they live and die by the three. They’re hitting at a 35.7 percent clip from behind the arc, which is their best aspect on offense. They have struggled from the field overall, and they’re a dismal 70.3 percent from the free-throw line. Defensively they have allowed 78.0 PPG.

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