The Maine Black Bears (1-1) will travel to the Earle A. Chiles Center to take on the Portland Pilots (2-1). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Maine Black Bears vs. Portland Pilots Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pilots beat the San Jose State Spartans, 72-57, while the Black Bears were blown out by the Harvard Crimson, 67-46.
The Pilots had a much better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.086) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.565 vs. 0.448). Maine, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 25.9). Isaiah White played a pivotal role for Portland with 17 points and seven assists. Maine, meanwhile, received a boost from Nedeljko Prijovic, who contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The physical Portland offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Pilots rank 91st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.253, while Maine has been among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 306th-ranked FTA rate of 0.270).
Maine Black Bears at Portland Pilots Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Maine averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Portland ranks 283rd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- The Black Bears rank 60th in steals per game (7.4) while the Pilots rank 159th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Portland averages 21.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 215th in the NCAA. Maine ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- The Black Bears rank 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while the Pilots rank 269th (37.6).
- Maine ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Portland ranks 129th (3.3).
