The Portland Pilots (4-2) meet the Cal Poly Mustangs (1-3) at the Earle A. Chiles Center. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Portland Pilots Free Prediction
The Mustangs are hoping for a better outcome after their 54-42 loss to the Texas State Bobcats in their last matchup. Texas State won the rebounding battle. The Bobcats had 11 offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Mustangs had four and 22, respectively. Donovan Fields led Cal Poly in scoring with 11 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
In the Pilots’ previous game, they beat the USC Upstate Spartans, 73-56. The Pilots held the Spartans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.346 (below their season average of 0.484) and had a better free throw rate (0.237 vs. 0.169). With 13 points and five rebounds, Portland’s Marcus Shaver Jr. had a solid performance.
There’s a decent chance that Cal Poly struggles to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, Portland ranks 72nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Cal Poly has forced the 41st-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Portland Pilots Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cal Poly ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Portland ranks 298th (25.6).
The Pilots rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Mustangs rank 147th (3.3).
Portland ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Cal Poly ranks 116th (5.9).
The Mustangs average 33.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 278th in the nation. The Pilots rank 236th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Portland ranks 263rd in assists per game (12.2) while Cal Poly ranks 277th (11.9).
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