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Pacific vs. Portland: Struggling Teams Clash in Critical WCC Matchup at Chiles Center

In a matchup of two struggling teams in the WCC, Pacific (6-14, 1-5 WCC) will face off against Portland (5-13, 0-5 WCC) at the Chiles Center on Thursday at 9 PM. Both teams are looking to break their losing streaks, with Pacific coming off a heavy loss to Oregon State and Portland falling to San Francisco. Despite the teams splitting their last 10 meetings, Portland is the betting favorite in this game, opening at -1.5 and the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team will emerge victorious in this Tigers vs. Pilots prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +105 | Pilots -125
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-110) | Pilots -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Portland will win straight-up is 56%.

Pacific vs Portland Stats

Pacific Tigers

The Pacific Tigers recently secured their first road win of the season against Washington State, but suffered a significant loss to Oregon State in their following game. They have struggled in their last 10 games, with only one win. The team will aim to redeem themselves in their upcoming game by earning their second consecutive road victory. On the offensive end, Pacific averages 71.5 points per game and shot 37% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range in their last game. Lamar Washington led the team with 13 points and three assists, while Elias Ralph had 12 points and three rebounds, and Elijah Fisher added 10 points and four rebounds. Defensively, they have been giving up an average of 75.9 points per game. The team will need to improve their defensive performance to secure a win in the upcoming game. Looking at their statistics, Pacific ranks 269 in offense and 279 in defense, with a record of 6-13 this season. They will need to focus on improving their shooting percentages and defensive stops in order to be successful. If you are looking for NCAAB predictions, this content provides the best insight available.

Portland Pilots Analysis

The Portland Pilots have been struggling this season, particularly in conference play where they have lost their first five games. However, they will aim to break this streak and secure a win against the Tigers in their upcoming game on Thursday. Portland averages 70.5 points per game with a recent game scoring 72 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field. Max Mackinnon led the team with 28 points, followed by Austin Rapp with 19 points and Chris Austin with 12 points. Defensively, the Pilots have given up an average of 79.3 points per game and allowed 81 points in their last game. To improve their chances of winning, they will need to tighten up their defense. Additionally, their power ranking is 317 with a ranking of 285 in offense and 337 in defense. Overall, the Pilots have a record of 5-13 and will face Pacific who has had success against them in their last three matchups. It is important for Portland to focus on their shooting percentages and defensive efforts to increase their chances of securing a win.

University of Portland Pilots Favored to Dominate Tigers in Upcoming Game

The University of Portland Pilots have demonstrated a competitive advantage over the Tigers for their upcoming game. The Pilots have won three of their last five home games, while the Tigers have lost seven of their last eight road games. Portland's ability to shoot over 42 percent at home and make over 81 percent of their free throws positions them as the favored team in this matchup. Additionally, their proficiency in finding open shooters and securing offensive rebounds will provide them with more scoring opportunities. In contrast, the Tigers have struggled defensively, allowing more than 90 points per game in their recent outings. Given these factors, it is advisable to bet on Portland to cover the spread in this game.

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