San Diego vs Portland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 12:06 PM
  • Portland (7-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs San Diego (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • San Diego / Portland TV channel: ESPN+

The San Diego Toreros (6-11) visit Earle A. Chiles Center to take on the Portland Pilots (7-9) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Portland, OR.

Portland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The San Diego vs. Portland Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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San Diego vs. Portland Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
San Diego+3.5 -105O 156.5 -110+150
Portland -3.5 -115U 156.5 -110-185

San Diego vs Portland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Portland will win this college basketball game with 61.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

San Diego vs Portland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Portland will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • San Diego has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Portland have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)

San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

San Diego has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.05 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -18.83% ROI

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / -18.83% ROI

San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has 279 turnovers this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

San Diego is shooting 75% from the free throw line (701/930) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

San Diego has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (248 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

San Diego has made 252 free throws this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Portland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has a 39% free throw rate (1,112 free throw attempts/2,872 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 32%

Portland is shooting 36% from three (466/1,299) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Portland has averaged 1.35 points per shot (3,877 points/2,872 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Portland has a 33% free throw rate (338 free throw attempts/1,037 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%

San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has averaged 7.1 steals per game (134 steals/19 games) this season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.3

San Diego has 134 steals this season — 3rd most among West Coast Conference Teams

San Diego has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (451/1,202) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

San Diego has averaged 6.8 steals per game (341 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has allowed 10.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Portland has averaged 5.0 steals per game (253 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Portland has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (183/513) this season — tied for 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Portland has allowed 78.7 points per game (4,016 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9


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