The Portland Pilots (8-8, 0-1 WCC) welcome the San Francisco Dons (11-5, 0-1 WCC) to Earle A. Chiles Center. The Pilots will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
San Francisco Dons vs. Portland Pilots ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Pilots fell to the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 85-72, while the Dons were defeated by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 69-58.
San Francisco had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 16.3) while Portland had an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.516). JoJo Walker led the way for Portland, contributing 15 points and five assists. San Francisco, meanwhile, received a boost from Khalil Shabazz, who had 11 points and five rebounds.
The Dons dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, San Francisco won 68-63. San Francisco had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.533 vs. 0.431). Portland, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (13-16; 81.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough matchup for Portland on the offensive glass. The Pilots currently rank 317th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.8 percent), while San Francisco ranks 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
San Francisco vs. Portland Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Francisco ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Portland ranks 208th (19.6).
- The Dons rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Pilots rank 108th (6.7).
- Portland ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while San Francisco ranks 76th (3.2).
- The Dons rank 19th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Pilots rank 178th (14.0).
- San Francisco ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Portland ranks 228th (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (10.3 above their season average).
- The Dons have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, San Francisco has defeated opponents by an average of 9.1 points.
