Pepperdine is playing better, covering its last three games.

But the main basis of this handicap is fading Gonzaga at this high of a point spread. Gonzaga is letdown mode after destroying Loyola Marymount, 108-65, this past Thursday. 

That was a huge revenge for the Bulldogs, who were stunned by Loyola Marymount in their first meeting. Gonzaga had won 75 straight home games until that loss. I don't see the Bulldogs having their full focus and intensity for this one.