The Portland Pilots (9-13, 1-6 WCC) head to University Credit Union Pavilion to meet the Saint Mary’s Gaels (18-4, 5-2 WCC). The Pilots will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Portland Pilots vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Gaels defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions, 73-62, while the Pilots fell to the Pepperdine Waves, 80-69.
Saint Mary’s dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.341 (above their season average of 0.245) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8 (above their season average of 27.4). Loyola Marymount was 0.250 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Portland, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.136 vs. 0.129). Saint Mary’s was led by Tanner Krebs, who finished with 19 points and six rebounds. Tahirou Diabate had a good game for Portland, putting up 25 points and seven rebounds.
The Gaels won the sole game between these two teams last year, 65-48. Saint Mary’s made 11 of its 26 three pointers (42.3 percent). Portland, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.170 vs. 0.115). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Saint Mary’s figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Gaels currently rank third in offensive efficiency, while the Pilots rank 185th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Pilots rank 326th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.3 percent), while the Gaels rank 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent).
Portland Pilots at Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Mary’s ranks third in assists allowed per game (8.5) while Portland ranks 224th (15.5).
- The Gaels rank first in steals allowed per game (4.1) while the Pilots rank 123rd (6.6).
- Portland is 36th in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while Saint Mary’s is 57th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Gaels rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while the Pilots rank 229th (37.7).
- Saint Mary’s ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Portland ranks 221st (24.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gaels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 11.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (9.5 above their season average).
