Portland vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 03, 2023, 11:53 AM
  • BYU (17-14) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Portland (14-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Watch the game on WCC Network

The Portland Pilots (14-18) visit Orleans Arena to take on the BYU Cougars (17-14) on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Las Vegas.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

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

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Portland vs. BYU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Portland+6.5 -110O 155.5 -110+230
BYU -6.5 -110U 155.5 -110-300

Portland vs BYU Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts BYU will win this game with 59.3% confidence.

Portland vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Portland and BYU, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Portland have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 49 games (+11.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 23 away games (+4.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+7.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+6.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has gone 14-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 11-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.45 Units / -19.93% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has gone 16-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.55 Units / -11.14% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

Portland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has a 42% free throw rate (573 free throw attempts/1,379 field goal attempts) this season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 31%

Portland has attempted 573 free throws this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Portland has a 38% free throw rate (1,261 free throw attempts/3,342 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%

Portland has a 42% free throw rate (573 free throw attempts/1,379 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has 690 defensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has 818 turnovers since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has averaged 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (275 rebounds/25 games) this season — 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

BYU has averaged 15.1 turnovers per game (378 turnovers/25 games) this season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has averaged 5.0 steals per game (126 steals/25 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Portland has averaged 5.1 steals per game (298 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Portland has allowed 74.0 points per game (4,368 points/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.8

Portland has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (4,368 points/3,634 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.20

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,696 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

BYU has 189 steals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (690 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

BYU has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (1,707 points/1,404 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.24


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