The UIW Cardinals (2-5) will travel to the Earle A. Chiles Center to meet the Portland Pilots (5-1). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
UIW Cardinals vs. Portland Pilots Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pilots were victorious over the UC Davis Aggies, 72-62, while the Cardinals lost to the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 72-63.
The Pilots held the Aggies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.446 (below their season average of 0.521) and had a turnover percentage of 15.8 (better than their season average of 17.6). UIW, meanwhile, was en fuego from beyond the arc (8-20; 40.0 percent). Jacob Tryon was a key piece for Portland with 15 points and 12 rebounds. UIW, meanwhile, was lifted by Drew Lutz, who finished with 20 points and five assists.
The aggressive Portland offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Pilots rank 89th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.253, while UIW ranks 292nd in FTA rate allowed (0.262).
UIW Cardinals at Portland Pilots Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UIW ranks 40th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Portland ranks 287th (37.4).
- The Cardinals average 16.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 326th in the country. The Pilots rank 228th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- Portland ranks 218th in assists per game (12.7) while UIW ranks 282nd (11.4).
- The Pilots rank 101st in blocks per game (3.8) while the Cardinals rank 276th (2.0).
- Portland ranks 164th in steals allowed per game (6.4) while UIW ranks 273rd (7.7).
