Portland Pilots vs St. Marys Predictions February 19, 2025
The Portland Pilots are set to take on the Saint Mary's Gaels in a West Coast Conference matchup on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the University Credit Union Pavilion in
Game outlook
The Portland Pilots are set to take on the Saint Mary's Gaels in a West Coast Conference matchup on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California. This game features a struggling Portland team facing off against a dominant Saint Mary's squad that is close to securing their second consecutive WCC regular season title. With Saint Mary's currently on a three-game winning streak and Portland coming off of two consecutive victories, this game presents an interesting matchup despite the large spread. Saint Mary's has won the last 13 head-to-head matchups between the two teams, and they are the betting favorite with a -25.5 opening line that has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pilots +3,150 | -15,000
Spread: Pilots +25.5 (-110) | -25.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Marys will win straight-up is 99%.
Portland Pilots
The Portland Pilots, with a 10-17 overall record and 5-9 conference record, are currently ranked 8th in the WCC standings. Despite their struggles this season, they are coming off an impressive win against Oregon State and have won three of their last four games. The Pilots have shown strength in distributing the ball, with an average of 15.3 assists per game. Leading scorer Max Mackinnon is shooting well from both the free throw line and three-point range. However, they have a history of poor performance against Saint Mary's. In terms of statistics, Portland ranks 241st in offense and 352nd in defense, allowing an average of 81 points per game. They shoot well from the free throw line but struggle with three-point defense. The Pilots will need to improve defensively if they hope to continue their recent success.