Portland Pilots vs. Boise State Broncos ATS Prediction 12/23/19

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The Portland Pilots (8-5) challenge the Boise State Broncos (6-5) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Portland Pilots vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Broncos lost to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 74-60, while the Pilots got blown out by the Houston Cougars, 81-56.

Portland did a terrific job of making free throws (15-21; 71.4 percent) while Boise State forced Georgia Tech into a turnover percentage of 23.6 (above the 16.7 mark opponents have averaged against Boise State this season). Boise State received a boost from Derrick Alston Jr., who had 16 points and six rebounds. Malcolm Porter played a key role for Portland with 11 points.

It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the up-tempo Broncos (ranked 46th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Pilots (212th in possessions per game). Moreover, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Pilots. They rank 312th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.2 percent, while the Broncos are 21st-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.3 percent).

Portland Pilots vs. Boise State Broncos Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Portland ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.4) while Boise State ranks 173rd (1.6).
  • The Broncos average 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 163rd in the country. The Pilots rank 195th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
  • The Broncos rank 67th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Pilots rank 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
  • Portland averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. Boise State ranks 99th in assists allowed per game (12.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
  • The Pilots have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.