It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Portland Pilots (7-10, 0-2 WCC) welcome the Pacific Tigers (10-8, 0-3 WCC) to the Earle A. Chiles Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at Portland Pilots ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were blown out by the No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs, 67-36. Gonzaga’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Pacific. The Bulldogs had a rate of 15.2 (worse than their season average of 13.5), while the Tigers posted a mark of 30.3 (above their season average of 17.2). Pacific’s Anthony Townes put together a solid game, putting up six points and seven rebounds.
The Pilots lost big to the BYU Cougars in their last matchup, 79-56. BYU’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Portland. The Cougars posted a mark of 14.7 (weaker than their season average of 13.7), while the Pilots had a rate of 22.7 (above their season average of 16.5). With 14 points on 3-for-8 shooting, Franklin Porter led Portland in scoring.
After the Tigers won both meetings against the Pilots last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Pacific won 60-58. The Tigers had a much better free throw rate (0.396 vs. 0.061) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 23.3).
It could be a tough matchup for Portland on the offensive glass. The Pilots currently rank 336th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.3 percent), while Pacific ranks 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).
Pacific Tigers vs. Portland Pilots ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Pacific ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Portland ranks 219th (38.1).
The Pilots rank 188th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Tigers rank 255th (18.3).
Portland ranks 174th in assists per game (12.6) while Pacific ranks 232nd (10.7).
The Pilots average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the country. The Tigers rank 99th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 58.8 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
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