The Portland Pilots (6-1) welcome the CSUN Matadors (1-7) to Earle A. Chiles Center. The Pilots will attempt to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
CSUN Matadors vs. Portland Pilots ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pilots beat the UIW Cardinals 65-56, while the Matadors barely escaped the Fresno State Bulldogs 73-72.
The Matadors made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 18.4). The Pilots, meanwhile, knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.421). Portland was lifted by Malcolm Porter, who finished with 15 points. Terrell Gomez, meanwhile played a key role for CSUN with 31 points and five rebounds.
The Pilots won the lone game between these two teams last season, 80-77. The Pilots’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Matadors. Portland had a rate of 13.6, while CSUN posted a mark of 15.5.
The physical Portland offense might be living from the charity stripe in this showdown. The Pilots rank 81st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.255, while CSUN ranks 210th in FTA rate allowed (0.234) dating back to last season.
CSUN Matadors vs. Portland Pilots Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – CSUN, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- CSUN averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Portland ranks 301st in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Pilots average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Matadors rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Portland ranks 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while CSUN ranks 263rd (19.8).
- The Matadors rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.8) while the Pilots rank 286th (32.2).
- CSUN ranks 168th in steals per game (6.2) while Portland ranks 236th (5.6).