Santa Clara Broncos vs. Portland Pilots ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The Portland Pilots (7-23, 0-15 WCC) welcome the Santa Clara Broncos (15-14, 7-8 WCC) to Earle A. Chiles Center as the regular season comes to a close. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Santa Clara Broncos at Portland Pilots ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Pilots were beaten by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 65-48, while the Broncos lost a tough one against the Loyola Marymount Lions, 72-70.

Santa Clara held Loyola Marymount to an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.500) while Portland had a better free throw rate (0.170 vs. 0.115). Portland’s Marcus Shaver Jr. played well, putting up 13 points. Tahj Eaddy, meanwhile fueled Santa Clara with 28 points.

In their first matchup this year, Keshawn Justice led the Broncos to a 69-63 win. He scored a game-high 17 points. Santa Clara had a much better free throw rate (0.393 vs. 0.088). Portland, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 vs. 21.4).

The aggressive Portland offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this matchup. The Pilots rank 67th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.267, while Santa Clara ranks 274th in FTA rate allowed (0.255).

Santa Clara vs. Portland Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Santa Clara ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Portland ranks 197th (23.8).
  • The Broncos rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Pilots rank 122nd (3.5).
  • The Broncos rank 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Pilots rank 259th (37.8).
  • Santa Clara averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. Portland ranks 249th in assists allowed per game (15.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
  • The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 9.2 for the season.