The Portland Pilots (5-2) will be at home in the Earle A. Chiles Center when they take on the Texas State Bobcats (4-1). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Portland Pilots ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pilots beat the Cal Poly Mustangs 72-67, while the Bobcats easily got past the USC Upstate Spartans 82-50.
Texas State dominated every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.223) and a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 18.0). USC Upstate was 0.135 and 26.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Pilots, on the other hand, had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.289) and held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.446 (below their season average of 0.505). Franklin Porter led the way for Portland, recording 24 points and six rebounds. Texas State was led by Tre’Larenz Nottingham, who finished with 25 points.
There does not appear to be a trend for games involving the Bobcats in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Texas State comes into the contest with records of 4-1 straight up (SU) and 3-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pilots’ 4 games that accepted bets, two have finished over the O/U total. Moreover, Portland owns records of 5-2 SU and 3-1 ATS.
The offense of Portland will battle against the elite defense of Texas State. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Pilots rank 243rd in offensive efficiency, while the Bobcats are 40th in defensive efficiency. The Bobcats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Texas State vs. Portland Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Texas State ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Portland ranks 247th (36.6).
- The Bobcats rank 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Pilots rank 308th (25.6).
- Portland ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Texas State ranks 152nd (6.2).
- The Pilots rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bobcats rank 237th (4.0).
- Texas State ranks 86th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Portland ranks 276th (15.4).
