The Portland Pilots (6-7) will be at home in the Earle A. Chiles Center when they challenge the Florida A&M Rattlers (3-10). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Portland Pilots Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Pilots defeated the Multnomah Lions 111-103, while the Rattlers beat the Jacksonville Dolphins 65-50.
The Rattlers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.298) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 35.9). The Pilots, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 12.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.092). Portland’s Josh McSwiggan played well, contributing 37 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tracy Hector fueled Florida A&M with 11 points and eight rebounds.
Marcus Shaver Jr. has really been playing well as of late for Portland, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The aggressive Portland offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Pilots currently rank 49th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.286, while Florida A&M ranks 343rd in FTA rate allowed (0.339).
Florida A&M at Portland Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida A&M ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Portland ranks 220th (25.8).
- The Pilots rank 163rd in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Rattlers rank 243rd (29.3).
- The Pilots rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Rattlers rank 162nd (2.2).
- Florida A&M ranks 26th in steals per game (8.5) while Portland ranks 134th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
- The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 8.2 for the season.
