Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Portland is a -1.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Pepperdine / Portland TV channel: ESPN+

The Pepperdine Waves visit Orleans Arena to take on the Portland Pilots on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Las Vegas, NV, NV, USA.

Portland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Pepperdine vs. Portland Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Pepperdine vs. Portland Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pepperdine+1.5 -105O 155.5 -110+110
Portland -1.5 -115U 155.5 -110-135

Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pepperdine will win this college basketball game with 77.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Pepperdine vs Portland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Portland will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pepperdine have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 32 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 31 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Portland have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.93 Units / 3% ROI)

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 13-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI).

  • 9-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.4 Units / -39.06% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.55 Units / 1.66% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.93% ROI

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.1% ROI).

  • 10-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.29% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Over for +5.85 Units / 18.31% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Under for -8.8 Units / -27.63% ROI

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 15.7 assists per game (488 assists/31 games) this season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Pepperdine shot 36% from three (202/557) last season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%

Pepperdine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (488 assists/ 353 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Pepperdine had 304 offensive rebounds last season — 5th most among West Coast Conference Teams

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 a 32% free throw rate (572 free throw attempts/1,783 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 32%

Portland scored 2,245 points last season — 4th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Portland has made 536 three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among West Coast Conference Teams

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has allowed 76.9 points per game (2,385 points/31 games) this season — tied for 48th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.3

Pepperdine forced 11.7 turnovers per game (339 turnovers/29 games) last season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Pepperdine has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (250/737) this season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,385 points/1,916 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Portland has averaged 4.7 steals per game (147 steals/31 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Portland has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (641/1,690) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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


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