San Diego Toreros vs Portland Pilots Betting Picks & Predictions
On Tuesday night, the San Diego Toreros will face the Portland Pilots in their quest for their first conference win of the season. The game will take place at Chiles Center,
Game outlook
On Tuesday night, the San Diego Toreros will face the Portland Pilots in their quest for their first conference win of the season. The game will take place at Chiles Center, beginning at 9 PM ET. Both teams enter the game following losses, with the Toreros falling to Gonzaga as underdogs and the Pilots losing to Santa Clara as underdogs. In their last 10 meetings, Portland and San Diego have split their victories evenly. Portland is currently favored to win, with the opening line at -4.5 and the current line at Portland -3.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Toreros +149 | Pilots -175
Spread: Toreros +3.5 (-110) | Pilots -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 159 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Portland will win straight-up is 64%.
San Diego Toreros
The Toreros basketball team is currently struggling, having lost five consecutive games. They are seeking to end their losing streak with a victory over the Pilots, which would also mark their first conference win of the season. In their last game, the Toreros scored 63 points, shooting 34.3 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from three-point range. Wayne McKinney III led the team with 17 points and five rebounds, followed by PJ Hayes with nine points and two assists, and Steven Jamerson II with eight points and four rebounds. Defensively, the Toreros have been giving up an average of 77.8 points per game and allowed 105 points in their most recent game, highlighting the need for improved performance in order to secure a win. Overall, the team is ranked 260th in offense, scoring an average of 71.21 points per game, and 313th in defense, allowing an average of 77.32 points per game. They have a record of 9-10 this season, with a 5-12 against the spread. In terms of offensive statistics, the Toreros make 43.13 percent of their field goals, 72.81 percent of their free throws, and 34.22 percent of their three-pointers. They average 35.37 rebounds per game, 12.74 offensive assists, and 14.53 turnovers. Defensively, they allow opponents to make 45.17 percent of their field goals, 70.62 percent of their free throws, and 32.29 percent of their three-pointers. The team averages 37.11 defensive rebounds, 16.21 defensive assists, and 12.63 turnovers per game. A team-high nine points for @WayneMckinney23 at the break. #GoToreros pic.twitter.com/427Gt7AtDK