Portland Pilots at Pepperdine Waves ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Portland Pilots (7-21, 0-13 WCC) head to Firestone Fieldhouse to clash against the Pepperdine Waves (12-16, 5-9 WCC). The Pilots will try to put an end to their 14-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Portland Pilots vs. Pepperdine Waves Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Waves got blown out by the second-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 92-64, while the Pilots were beaten by the San Diego Toreros, 63-52.

Portland had a much better free throw rate (0.261 vs. 0.068) while Pepperdine forced Gonzaga into a turnover percentage of 17.7 (above their season average of 12.7). Pepperdine was led by Darnell Dunn, who put up 16 points and seven rebounds. Tahirou Diabate, meanwhile played a key role for Portland with 12 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Kameron Edwards led the Waves to an 83-58 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Pepperdine’s 0.642 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Portland, who had a rate of 0.364.

Portland might have a difficult time creating turnovers. Pepperdine ranks 91st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while Portland forces the 47th-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent).

Portland Pilots at Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Pepperdine, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Pepperdine ranks 87th in assists per game (14.5) while Portland ranks 254th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
  • The Waves average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Pilots rank 118th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • Portland averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Pepperdine ranks 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Waves average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. The Pilots rank 211th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • Pepperdine ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3) while Portland ranks 267th (38.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Waves have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (7.9 above their season average).
  • The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 9.0 for the season.