Portland Pilots vs. Santa Clara Broncos Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Portland Pilots (7-16, 0-8 WCC) and the Santa Clara Broncos (11-11, 3-5 WCC) face off at Leavey Center. The Pilots will attempt to snap their nine-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Portland Pilots vs. Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Broncos lost to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 69-61, while the Pilots got blown out by the Pepperdine Waves, 83-58.

Portland forced Pepperdine into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 15.0) while Santa Clara had a better effective field goal percentage (0.510 vs. 0.564). Josh Martin put together a good game for Santa Clara with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Franklin Porter, meanwhile led the way for Portland, finishing with six points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Broncos dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Santa Clara won 81-72. The Broncos’ 17.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Pilots, who had a rate of 13.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Santa Clara appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Broncos rank 99th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while Portland is 281st in effective field goal percentage (0.487).

Portland Pilots at Santa Clara Broncos Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Santa Clara ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Portland ranks 172nd (23.6).
  • The Pilots rank 159th in steals per game (5.8) while the Broncos rank 226th (4.4).
  • Santa Clara ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Portland ranks 86th (3.2).
  • The Broncos rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Pilots rank 255th (38.4).
  • Santa Clara averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the NCAA. Portland ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 2.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (5.4 above their season average).