The Portland Pilots (9-15, 1-8 WCC) welcome the BYU Cougars (17-7, 6-3 WCC) to Earle A. Chiles Center. The Pilots will attempt to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
BYU Cougars vs. Portland Pilots Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Pilots were blown out by the Santa Clara Broncos, 85-61, while the Cougars won a close one over the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 81-79.
The Cougars had a superb turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 14.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.591). Portland, on the other hand, held Santa Clara to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 23.8). Portland’s Tahirou Diabate had a good game, putting up 14 points and eight rebounds. BYU, meanwhile, received a boost from TJ Haws, who contributed 23 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Haws led the Cougars to a 96-70 victory. He recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 assists. The Cougars’ 6.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pilots, who had a mark of 14.0.
Second-chance points could be rare for Portland in this matchup. The Pilots currently rank 332nd in offensive rebounding percentage (21.9 percent), while BYU ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent). Furthermore, the Cougars rank 345th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.157), while the Pilots rank 25th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.165).
BYU vs. Portland Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- BYU averages 17.2 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the country. Portland ranks 245th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
- The Cougars rank 243rd in rebounds per game (32.8) while the Pilots rank 245th (32.8).
- The Cougars rank 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Pilots rank 254th (24.9).
- BYU is 17th in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Portland is 31st with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (10.2 above their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 10.1 for the season.
