It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Portland Pilots (7-11, 0-3 WCC) welcome the San Diego Toreros (12-6, 1-2 WCC) to the Earle A. Chiles Center. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
San Diego Toreros vs. Portland Pilots ATS Prediction
In the Toreros’ last game, they were defeated by the Pepperdine Waves, 76-71. Pepperdine made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). San Diego, meanwhile, was 15-18 (83.3 percent). Isaiah Pineiro was San Diego’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The Pilots were beaten by the Pacific Tigers in their last matchup, 65-57. Pacific’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Portland. The Tigers had a rate of 25.7 (below their season average of 28.4), while the Pilots posted a mark of 16.1 (below their season average of 22.3). With 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting, Marcus Shaver Jr. was the top scorer from either team.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Pilots won 55-49. Portland’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over San Diego. The Pilots had a rate of 0.238, while the Toreros posted a mark of 0.089.
It might be a tough matchup for Portland on the offensive glass. The Pilots rank 336th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.0 percent), while San Diego ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (77.8 percent).
San Diego at Portland ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Portland ranks 220th (37.9).
The Toreros rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Pilots rank 184th (23.8).
San Diego ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Portland ranks 181st (14.7).
The Toreros rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Pilots rank 67th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Toreros have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, San Diego has defeated opponents by an average of 7.4 points.
During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 59.0 points per game (10.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
*****
