The Portland Pilots (7-16, 0-8 WCC) will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak when they meet the Santa Clara Broncos (11-11, 3-5 WCC) at Leavey Center. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Portland Pilots vs. Santa Clara Broncos Free Prediction
The last time the Pilots played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Pepperdine Waves, 83-58. Pepperdine launched 22 three pointers, making 10 of them (45.5 percent). Portland, meanwhile, was 7-30 (23.3 percent). Portland’s Franklin Porter had a solid performance, recording six points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Broncos lost to the Loyola Marymount Lions in their last contest, 69-61. Loyola Marymount’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Santa Clara. The Lions had a rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.269), while the Broncos posted a mark of 0.154 (below their season average of 0.242). Santa Clara’s Josh Martin had 11 points and 11 rebounds in the contest.
Santa Clara should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Broncos rank 99th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while Portland is 281st in effective field goal percentage (0.487).
After the Broncos won both contests against the Pilots last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Santa Clara won 81-72. The Broncos had a better offensive rebounding percentage (17.9 vs. 13.3) and had a better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 12.4).
Portland Pilots at Santa Clara Broncos Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Santa Clara ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Portland ranks 172nd (23.6).
The Broncos rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Pilots rank 255th (38.4).
Santa Clara averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. Portland ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Pilots rank 159th in steals per game (5.8) while the Broncos rank 226th (4.4).
Santa Clara ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Portland ranks 86th (3.2).
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The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 7.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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