San Diego vs Portland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Portland (13-18) is a -5.5 point favorite vs San Diego (11-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Watch the game on WCC Network

The San Diego Toreros (11-19) visit Orleans Arena to take on the Portland Pilots (13-18) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Las Vegas.

Portland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The San Diego vs. Portland Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
San Diego+5.5 -110O 158.5 -110+180
Portland -5.5 -110U 158.5 -110-225

San Diego vs Portland Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Portland will win this game with 61.0% confidence.

San Diego vs Portland Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • San Diego has hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 42 games (+16.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 away games (+3.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+2.25 Units / 56% ROI)
  • San Diego have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Portland have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 48 games (+12.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.35 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Portland have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)

San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

San Diego has gone 11-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.65 Units / -24.88% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -11.03% ROI
  • 20-8 when betting the Over for +11.2 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 8-20 when betting the Under for -14 Units / -45.45% ROI

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has gone 13-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI).

  • 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.45 Units / -21.71% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI

San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego is shooting 76% from the free throw line (362/475) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 71%

San Diego is shooting 76% from the free throw line (362/475) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

San Diego has averaged 77.8 points per game (1,867 points/24 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

San Diego has averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (279 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Portland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has made 960 free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

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 attempted 1,261 free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has 169 steals this season — 5th fewest among West Coast Conference Teams

San Diego has averaged 7.0 steals per game (169 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.5

San Diego has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

San Diego has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (1,905 points/1,390 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 forced 12.7 turnovers per game (748 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.5

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


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