Portland vs Long Beach State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/16/24

The Portland Pilots and Long Beach State meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Walter Pyramid. Here’s a Portland vs Long Beach State Prediction. This article will include a Portland vs Long Beach State Pick.

Portland Pilots Betting Preview

The Portland Pilots lost to UC Santa Barbara and Oregon, and they play South Florida and Denver next. The Portland Pilots are averaging 69 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 81.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Vukasin Masic is averaging 18 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Austin Rapp is averaging 10.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. Chris Austin is dishing 1 assist and Max Mackinnon is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Portland Pilots are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 63.6 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Pilots are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Long Beach State Betting Preview

The Long Beach State lost to South Dakota State and San Francisco, and they play Gonzaga and Fresno State next. The Long Beach State are averaging 75.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Devin Askew is averaging 19.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while TJ Wainwright is averaging 17.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Kam Martin is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Denson is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Long Beach State are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Long Beach State are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Long Beach State Beach will win

• Long Beach State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Walter Pyramid.
• Portland has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-conference opponents.
• Portland has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against the Big West Conference.

Portland vs Long Beach State Prediction

The Portland Pilots just gave Oregon a run, so there’s a chance this game could get hairy for the home team. However, Long Beach State is simply the more talented team and has shown are and away more consistent offensive ability. Long Beach State also has a history of success at home, especially in out-of-conference play. The only concern is this is a look-ahead spot for Long Beach State, with Gonzaga on deck. Still, the line is more than reasonable. Give me Long Beach State for the win and cover.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Long Beach State -4.5