The Portland Pilots (7-13, 0-5 WCC) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they square off against the San Francisco Dons (16-3, 4-1 WCC) at War Memorial Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Portland Pilots vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Prediction
In the Pilots’ last outing, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs, 89-66. Gonzaga won the rebounding battle. The Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 20) and total rebounds (41 vs. 22). Marcus Shaver Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Dons had no trouble getting past the BYU Cougars in their last matchup, 82-63. San Francisco’s 31.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over BYU, who had a rate of 15.6. The Dons’ mark was above their season average of 31.4, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 24.6. Frankie Ferrari was San Francisco’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
The prolific offense of San Francisco will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Portland. The Dons rank 28th in offensive efficiency, while the Pilots are 294th in defensive efficiency. The Dons figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Pilots rank 344th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.0 percent), while the Dons rank 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
After the Dons won both meetings against the Pilots last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, San Francisco won 65-63. San Francisco had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 19.9). Portland, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.510 vs. 0.439).
Portland Pilots vs. San Francisco Dons Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Francisco averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. Portland ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
The Dons rank 13th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Pilots rank 221st (15.5).
San Francisco ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Portland ranks 199th (24.0).
The Dons rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Pilots rank 72nd (5.8).
Portland ranks 66th in blocks per game (4.0) while San Francisco ranks 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dons have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (10.9 above their season average).
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