Portland vs Pepperdine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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  • Portland (12-13) are Portland U -1.5 point favorites vs Pepperdine (7-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Watch the game on WCC Network

The Portland Pilots (12-13) visit Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves (7-17) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Malibu.

Portland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Portland vs. Pepperdine Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Portland vs. Pepperdine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Portland-1.5 -110O 157.5 -110-125
Pepperdine +1.5 -110U 157.5 -110+105

Portland vs Pepperdine Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Portland will win this game with 54.3% confidence.

Portland vs Pepperdine Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Portland have covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 50 games (+16.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 away games (+8.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 48 games (+5.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.75 Units / 42% ROI)

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has gone 11-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI).

  • 9-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.7 Units / -17.8% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has gone 6-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-11.65 Units / -48.04% ROI).

  • 5-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.7 Units / -31.66% ROI
  • 15-7 when betting the Over for +7.3 Units / 30.17% ROI
  • 7-15 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -39.26% 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 made 960 free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Portland has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,915 points/1,379 shots) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (322 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Pepperdine is shooting 36% from three (190/524) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pepperdine has a 25% free throw rate (836 free throw attempts/3,372 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Pepperdine has averaged 77.1 points per game (1,773 points/23 games) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 76.6

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 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

Portland has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Pepperdine has allowed 78.5 points per game (4,316 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.8

Pepperdine has allowed 79.8 points per game (1,836 points/23 games) this season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Pepperdine has forced 12.7 turnovers per game (697 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.5


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