Portland Pilots vs Kent St. Golden Flashes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Portland Pilots will be facing off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Friday night matchup at M.A.C. Center. The Pilots are looking to secure another road win following their recent victory over Denver, while the Golden Flashes are aiming to continue their successful season. Despite Kent State's previous win over Portland in 2022, they are currently favored to win this upcoming game with a betting line opening at -12 and currently at -12.5. For more information on this matchup, you can find a detailed prediction in the Portland Pilots vs. Kent State Golden Flashes preview.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pilots +660 | Golden Flashes -1,050

Spread: Pilots +12.5 (-110) | Golden Flashes -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

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

Portland Pilots

The Portland Pilots recently ended a three-game losing streak with a win over Denver, covering the spread for the fourth time in their last six games. They will look to continue their momentum in their upcoming game. Offensively, the Pilots average 72.3 points per game and had a strong performance in their last game, scoring 101 points with solid shooting percentages. Vukasin Masic led the team with 27 points. However, defensively, the Pilots have struggled, giving up an average of 81 points per game. They will need to improve on this end to secure another victory. With a power ranking of 350, the Pilots are ranked 307 in offense and 334 in defense. They have a record of 3-5 this season, with 4-3 against the spread. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounding, the Pilots rank in the lower half of NCAAB teams. Defensively, they allow opponents to score at relatively high percentages. For those needing help with handicapping, NCAAB predictions are available.