The Cal State Fullerton Titans (3-9) meet the Portland Pilots (7-7) at Titan Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Portland Pilots at Cal State Fullerton Titans Free Prediction
In the Pilots’ last game, they defeated the Multnomah Lions, 111-103. The Pilots had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 12.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.092). With 37 points on 17-for-25 shooting, Josh McSwiggan was Portland’s high scorer.
The Titans fell to the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last matchup, 102-94. Arizona State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Sun Devils had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (38 vs. 35) and total rebounds (58 vs. 42). With 35 points on 13-for-26 shooting, Kyle Allman Jr. was the top scorer from either team.
After the Titans won the only game against the Pilots last season, 76-66, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Titans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 18.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.370 vs. 0.283).
Marcus Shaver Jr. has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Portland.
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Titans (ranked 61st in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Pilots (166th in possessions per game).
Portland at Cal State Fullerton Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cal State Fullerton ranks 114th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Portland ranks 207th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
The Titans rank 116th in assists per game (13.8) while the Pilots rank 171st in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Cal State Fullerton ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Portland ranks 57th (3.0).
The Pilots are 35th in the nation with 5.3 steals allowed per game while the Titans are 53rd with 5.8 steals allowed per game.
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The Pilots have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland has lost by an average of 1.8 points.
During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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