Portland Pilots vs. San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The Portland Pilots (9-16, 1-9 WCC) visit Jenny Craig Pavilion to go head-to-head against the San Diego Toreros (8-17, 1-9 WCC). The Pilots will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Portland Pilots at San Diego Toreros ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Toreros fell to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 66-60, while the Pilots lost big to the BYU Cougars, 85-54.

Portland forced BYU into a turnover percentage of 18.6 (above their season average of 14.6) while San Diego held Saint Mary’s to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.567). Braun Hartfield fueled San Diego with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, JoJo Walker led the way for Portland, finishing with 12 points.

In their first matchup this season, Yauhen Massalski led the Toreros to a 77-67 victory. He put up nine points and 14 rebounds. San Diego’s 0.263 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Portland, who had a rate of 0.094.

San Diego may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this contest. The Toreros rank 273rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.200, while Portland ranks 29th in FTA rate allowed (0.169).

Portland Pilots at San Diego Toreros ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • San Diego ranks 48th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Portland ranks 245th (25.0).
  • The Pilots rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Toreros rank 76th (3.1).
  • The Toreros rank 115th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Pilots rank 240th (16.0).
  • San Diego ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while Portland ranks 241st (37.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
  • The Pilots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 4.2 for the season.