Portland Pilots at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction

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The Portland Pilots (5-3) will travel to the Coors Events Center to square off against the Colorado Buffaloes (3-1). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

Portland Pilots vs. Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds

In their last game, the Buffaloes won big over the Air Force Falcons, 93-56, while the Pilots got blown out by the Texas State Bobcats, 91-68.

The Buffaloes held the Falcons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 29.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.707 (above their season average of 0.568). Portland, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (24-29; 82.8 percent). Lucas Siewert played well for Colorado, contributing 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Portland was led by JoJo Walker, who recorded 17 points.

It could be a tough game for Portland on the offensive glass. Since last season, the Pilots rank 345th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.0 percent), while Colorado ranks 64th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent).

Portland vs. Colorado Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Colorado ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Portland ranks 291st (15.6).
  • The Pilots rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Buffaloes rank 202nd (3.8).
  • Colorado averages 21.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 207th in the country. Portland ranks 315th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
  • The Buffaloes rank 67th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Pilots rank 292nd (32.7).
  • Portland ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Colorado ranks 247th (7.1).