Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/21/2026, 01:30 AM ET

Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Information

The Pepperdine Waves will be on the road Wednesday night, playing the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane, WA, at 9:00 PM. Pepperdine is struggling immensely this season, with only six wins through 20 games, following a four-point victory in its last outing to end a long losing streak. The Gonzaga Bulldogs returned home Wednesday with 19 wins and 1 loss this season, ranked #8 in the nation, riding a long winning streak after a 21-point road win over Seattle. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Pepperdine Preview

Offensively, Pepperdine has been lackluster this season, scoring just 69.6 points per game or 42% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Waves are allowing 75.5 points per game this season and 79.75 points per game over their last four losses. Styles Phipps leads the Pepperdine offense this season with 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Javon Cooley and Aaron Clark are tied for second on the roster after 12.3 points per game apiece. Danilo Dozic is third on the team this season, averaging 10.1 points in just over 31 minutes per game.

Gonzaga Preview

The Gonzaga offense is one of the best in the country this season, averaging 90.2 points on 52% share from the floor. Defensively, the Bulldogs allowed 66.9 points per game this season and have given up an average of 59.75 points per game over their last four wins. Graham Ike leads Gonzaga this season, averaging 18.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Braden Huff is second on the team, averaging 17.8 points per game. Tyon Grant Foster is the third player on the roster in double digits, averaging 11.3 points per game. Braeden Smith averages 5.8 points and leads the team, dishing out 4.4 assists.

Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Prediction

Gonzaga will dominate this game, start to finish, on Wednesday night, leading to an easy victory. Look for the Bulldogs to apply pressure all over the floor against a struggling, terrible Pepperdine team. Take Gonzaga Wednesday night to do the job and get the winning cover at home to continue their winning streak and defend their top 10 ranking. Final Score Prediction, Gonzaga Bulldogs win and cover 89-68.

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