The Portland Pilots (7-14, 0-6 WCC) look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they clash against the Pacific Tigers (11-10, 1-5 WCC) at Spanos Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Portland Pilots vs. Pacific Tigers ATS Prediction
The last time the Pilots played, they were blown out by the San Francisco Dons, 83-61. San Francisco’s 0.218 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Portland, who had a rate of 0.133. The Dons’ mark was above their season average of 0.212, while the Pilots’ was below their season average of 0.273. Jacob Tryon had a solid outing for Portland, contributing 11 points and nine rebounds.
The Tigers fell to the Santa Clara Broncos in their last contest, 69-57. Santa Clara’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Pacific. The Broncos had a rate of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.527), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.455. With 25 points on 11-for-17 shooting, Roberto Gallinat was the game’s leading scorer.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Marcus Shaver Jr. led both teams with 25 points in the first game, in which the Pilots lost 65-57. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 16.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 20.2).
The physical Pacific offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Tigers rank third in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.329, while Portland ranks 160th in FTA rate allowed (0.222). Furthermore, the Pilots rank 345th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.4 percent), while the Tigers rank 12th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent).
Portland Pilots vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Pacific ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Portland ranks 249th (38.2).
The Pilots rank 201st in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Tigers rank 268th (18.2).
Portland ranks 199th in assists per game (12.1) while Pacific ranks 244th (10.8).
The Pilots rank 61st in blocks per game (4.0) while the Tigers rank 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.4, up from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 54.8 points per game (16.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (7.7 below their season average).
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