Portland Pilots to Face Pepperdine Waves in West Coast Conference Showdown at Firestone Fieldhouse
The Portland Pilots will be taking on the Pepperdine Waves in a West Coast Conference game at the Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Both teams are looking to bounce
Game outlook
The Portland Pilots will be taking on the Pepperdine Waves in a West Coast Conference game at the Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with the Pilots currently on a three-game losing streak and the Waves coming off a tough road defeat against Saint Mary's. Pepperdine is favored to win by 5.5 points according to betting lines. It will be an important matchup for both teams as they look to improve their conference standings.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pilots +200 | Waves -240
Spread: Pilots +5.5 (-110) | Waves -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pepperdine will win straight-up is 71%.
Portland Pilots
The Portland Pilots recently suffered a 71-66 road loss to the San Diego Toreros, allowing 41 points in the second half. Despite shooting at a lower percentage, freshman guard Tyler Harris performed well with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and multiple steals. The team held San Diego to 40.0% shooting overall, but struggles defensively, allowing 80.3 points per game on average. With a power ranking of 334, the Pilots rank 235 in offense and 352 in defense, with a record of 7-18. Offensively, they shoot 43.65% from the field and 72.05% from the free-throw line, ranking 245 and 161 respectively. On defense, they allow 46.09% shooting from the field and 71.05% from the free-throw line. Several key players are out due to injury, including Vincent Delano, Jude Harris, Cyprian Hyde, and Alimamy Koroma.