Portland Pilots vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
The West Coast Conference matchup between the Portland Pilots and the Gonzaga Bulldogs is set to take place at McCarthy Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. Last season,
Game outlook
The West Coast Conference matchup between the Portland Pilots and the Gonzaga Bulldogs is set to take place at McCarthy Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. Last season, Gonzaga dominated both matchups against Portland, winning by at least 21 points each time. Portland is coming off a close loss to Oregon State but managed to cover as underdogs, while Gonzaga secured a road win against Pepperdine but fell short of covering as favorites. The Bulldogs are heavily favored in this upcoming game, currently sitting at -34.25 according to the latest betting line. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pilots +3,650 | Bulldogs -55,000
Spread: Pilots +34.25 (-110) | Bulldogs -34.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 160.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 100%.
Portland Pilots
The Portland Pilots have struggled in WCC play so far this season, starting with an 15-19 record. Despite being heavy underdogs in their upcoming game against Gonzaga, standout player Austin Rapp has been leading the team in points, rebounds, and three-point shooting. Additionally, Vukasin Masic and Max McKinnon have also been key contributors on offense. Statistically, the Pilots rank towards the bottom in offensive and defensive efficiency according to KenPom rankings. They have shown strengths in free throw shooting but weaknesses in three-point defense. Overall, the team's power ranking is 304, with room for improvement in various areas of their game.