Lafayette vs Portland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Portland is a -3.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Lafayette / Portland TV channel: ESPN+

The Lafayette Leopards visit Chiles Center to take on the Portland Pilots on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

Portland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Lafayette vs. Portland Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Lafayette vs. Portland Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lafayette+3.5 -115O 141.5 -110+140
Portland -3.5 -105U 141.5 -110-165

Lafayette vs Portland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Portland will win this college basketball game with 52.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lafayette vs Portland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Portland will cover the spread with 58.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+4.95 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Lafayette have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Portland have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 31 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 6-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 27.92% ROI).

  • 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -36.69% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 17.17% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -25.25% ROI

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.74% ROI).

  • 2-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -48% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette shot 31% from three (217/705) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette had 13.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Lafayette averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (243 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Portland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Portland has averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (170 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Portland has averaged 71.9 points per game (863 points/12 games) this season — 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.4

Portland has averaged 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (357 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Lafayette has averaged 6.5 steals per game (65 steals/10 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Lafayette stole the ball 205 times last season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette has 270 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland averaged 4.1 steals per game (127 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Portland has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (346 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Portland has averaged 4.3 steals per game (183 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Portland allowed 10.6 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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