BYU Cougars at Portland Pilots ATS Prediction 02/07/19

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The Portland Pilots (7-17, 0-9 WCC) welcome the BYU Cougars (14-10, 6-3 WCC) to Earle A. Chiles Center. The Pilots will attempt to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

BYU Cougars vs. Portland Pilots ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Pilots fell to the Santa Clara Broncos, 69-63, while the Cougars had no trouble getting past the Loyola Marymount Lions, 67-49.

The Cougars forced 16 turnovers and held the Lions to an effective field goal percentage of 0.435 (below their season average of 0.506). Portland, meanwhile, held Santa Clara to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below the 30.4 mark opponents have averaged against Portland this season). Marcus Shaver Jr. played a pivotal role for Portland with 15 points. BYU was lifted by Gavin Baxter, who recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Yoeli Childs led the Cougars to a 79-56 victory. He notched a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds. The Cougars’ 14.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Pilots, who had a rate of 22.7.

The aggressive Portland offense could be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Pilots currently rank 88th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.262, while BYU ranks 261st in FTA rate allowed (0.250). Additionally, the Cougars rank 12th in turnover percentage (15.2 percent), while the Pilots rank 297th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.2 percent).

BYU Cougars vs. Portland Pilots Betting Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • BYU ranks 49th in assists per game (15.5) while Portland ranks 229th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
  • The Cougars rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Pilots rank 87th (6.1).
  • The Cougars rank 154th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Pilots rank 253rd (33.0).
  • BYU ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Portland ranks 98th (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cougars have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, BYU has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average).