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San Francisco Dons Continue Dominance Over Portland Pilots with Upcoming Basketball Game

Game time: January 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Chiles Center — Portland, OR

Article updated Jan 27, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content highlights an upcoming college basketball game between the San Francisco Dons and the Portland Pilots in the West Coast Conference. The article mentions that

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This content highlights an upcoming college basketball game between the San Francisco Dons and the Portland Pilots in the West Coast Conference. The article mentions that this is the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Dons winning the previous game. The article provides the point spread and total for both games, with San Francisco being the favorite in both instances. Additionally, it notes that San Francisco remains the betting favorite with a -13.5 point spread, and there have been no changes to the opening line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dons -983 | Pilots +613

Spread: Dons -13.5 (-110) | Pilots +13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 91%.

San Francisco Dons

The San Francisco Dons suffered their second consecutive loss to Gonzaga with a final score of 77-72. This loss follows a seven-game winning streak for the team. The Dons currently have a 15-6 overall record and are 14-6-0 against the spread. In away games, they have a 3-3 record and are 4-2-0 ATS. Within their conference, they have a 4-2 record. According to KenPom, the Dons are ranked 62nd, and they are ranked 69th in the Bart Torvik rankings. During the game, San Francisco held a one-point lead at halftime, but Gonzaga dominated in the second half with 58.3% shooting compared to San Francisco's 38.2%. The Dons struggled at the free-throw line, making only 11 out of 14 attempts, while Gonzaga made 22 out of 34 attempts. This is consistent with San Francisco's statistics, as they have a strong free-throw percentage of 76.5% but rank low in free-throw attempts per game at 352nd with 13.2 attempts. Marcus Williams stood out for the Dons, scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Williams is the team's second-leading scorer with an average of 14.1 points per game, shooting 46.0% from the field, and 64.9% from the free-throw line. In terms of overall performance, the Dons rank 90th in points per 100 possessions with 111.6 and 37th in points allowed per 100 possessions with 99.0. In terms of rankings, the Dons hold a power ranking of 66. Offensively, they are ranked 75th, scoring an average of 78.62 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage at 49.45% (ranked 12th) and a solid free-throw percentage at 76.63% (ranked 29th). However, their three-point shooting percentage is lower at 35.04% (ranked 127th). They average 35.05 rebounds per game (ranked 217th) and have 15.86 offensive assists and 12.29 turnovers per game (ranked 44th and 200th respectively). Defensively, the Dons allow opponents to make

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Portland Pilots Analysis

The Portland Pilots suffered their fifth consecutive loss against Loyola Marymount, resulting in a 92-65 defeat. This loss adds to their poor record, with nine out of their last ten games resulting in losses. The team has a home record of 6-3 and a conference record of 1-5. In terms of rankings, Portland is placed 294th by Bart Torvik and 302nd in the KenPom rankings. During the game, the score was tied at 37 during halftime, but Loyola Marymount dominated the second half, leading to their 27-point victory. Portland struggled with their shooting, hitting only 35.7% of their shots in the second half, while Loyola Marymount had a 62.5% success rate. The Pilots also struggled with three-point shooting, going 7-23 (30.4%), despite their average of 25.1 three-point attempts per game. Vukasin Masic was the leading scorer for the Pilots, contributing 20 points by making nine of his 15 attempted shots. On average, Masic scores 12.2 points per game, making 47.8% of his shots. In terms of points per 100 possessions, the Pilots rank 225th in offense (104.8) and 336th in defense (115.9). Overall, the Portland Pilots have a low power ranking of 356. They rank 210th in offense, scoring an average of 73.48 points per game, and 351st in defense, allowing an average of 80.95 points per game. In terms of shooting percentages, the team hits an average of 45.10% of their field goals, 70.38% of their free throws, and 33.97% of their three-pointers. They also average 33.86 rebounds per game and have 14.14 offensive assists and 13.24 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, the Pilots allow opponents to make 46.39% of their field goals, 70.29% of their free throws, and 37.15% of their three-pointers. They average 36.05 defensive rebounds per game and have 17.19 defensive assists and 10.33 turnovers per game. In conclusion, the Portland Pilots have struggled recently, losing five consecutive games and nine out of their last ten. Their performance Not done yet! @marcusssbuckets Gonzaga 69, USF 64 | 58.9 - 2nd Half 📺: @espn 2 #USFDons | #WCChoops pic.twitter.com/dzra63IUzN

Portland Struggles as San Francisco Dominates with Commanding Victories

Despite the significant point differential, it is evident that the Portland team is currently facing immense challenges. Their performance record shows that they have only secured victory in one out of their previous ten games. Moreover, in six of these nine losses, they were defeated by a margin of at least 13 points, illustrating their struggle. Conversely, the last encounter between these teams saw San Francisco dominate Portland, triumphing by an impressive 27-point margin and surpassing the 16.5-point spread with ease. In terms of recent developments, although San Francisco has suffered two consecutive losses, it is crucial to note that prior to this setback, they were on an impressive seven-game winning streak. Remarkably, during that streak, they won six of the games by a margin of at least 16 points, emphasizing their consistent ability to secure significant victories. It is clear that San Francisco not only achieves triumphs but does so in a commanding manner.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Francisco Dons-983 → -1,000Moved
  • Moneyline · Portland Pilots+613 → +650Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Dons-13.5 (-110) → -13.25 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Portland Pilots+13.5 (-110) → +13.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150 (-110) → 152 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150 (-110) → 152 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Francisco Dons
11-6 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Portland Pilots
5-14 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-27T11:23:10.616Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-13Portland Pilots 69 · San Francisco Dons 96
  • 2023-02-23Portland Pilots 89 · San Francisco Dons 92
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Dons defeated Portland Pilots 76-64

San Francisco Dons defeated Portland Pilots 76-64 on January 27, 2024, a 12-point decision in the series. San Francisco Dons' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 40-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Francisco Dons -13.25 (-110) spread, Portland Pilots covered, while the 140 combined points finished under the recorded total of 152.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MrpinkSpread · Portland Pilots +13.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150 (-110)Loss
  • MikehuffTotal · Over 150 (-110)Loss
  • 2387960509Moneyline · San Francisco Dons -975Win