| MATCHUP | Northern Colorado Bears | Portland Pilots |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-1 | 4-2 |
| Where | Chiles Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Portland Pilots Preview
Portland has a 4-1 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the WCC conference. They are 2-2 ATS, 1-3 in Over/Under and have a 4-0 home record and a 0-1 away record. Portland is coming off a 88-85 home win against Cal State Fullerton and will face St. Thomas-Minnesota and Long Beach State next.
Offensively, Portland averages 85.8 points per game, which ranks 133rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 79.6 points per game (227th). The Pilots shoot with 50% from the field (53rd), and grab 38.6 rebounds per game (32nd), while dishing out 17.8 assists per game (84th) and committing 7.6 turnovers per game (57th).
Joel Foxwell leads Portland in scoring, with an average of 17 points and 5 assists. Mikah Ballew follows with 14 points per game, while Timo George adds 12 points and 6 rebounds per game.
Northern Colorado Bears Preview
Northern Colorado has a 3-1 record this season and are tied for 1st place in the Big Sky conference. They are 2-0 ATS, 1-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 1-0 away record. Northern Colorado is coming off a 73-72 home loss against St. Thomas-Minnesota and will face Cal State Fullerton and Air Force next.
Offensively, Northern Colorado averages 88 points per game, which ranks 64th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 69 points per game (164th). The Bears shoot with 50% from the field (53rd), and grab 42 rebounds per game (12th), while dishing out 20 assists per game (39th) and committing 6.3 turnovers per game (36th).
Quinn Denker leads Northern Colorado in scoring, with an average of 17 points and 7 assists. Brock Wisne follows with 13 points and 6 rebounds per game, while Zach Bloch adds 13 points per game.
Northern Colorado Bears @ Portland Pilots Betting Trends: November 22, 2025
Why the Portland Pilots will win
- Portland has won each of its last seven games at Earle A. & Virginia H. Chiles Center.
- Northern Colorado has lost three of its last four road games against the West Coast Conference.
- Northern Colorado has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against the West Coast Conference.
Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win
- Portland has lost four of its last five games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Northern Colorado has won 10 of its last 11 Saturday games.
- Northern Colorado has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Portland’s last seven games against the Big Sky Conference Conference have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Four of Northern Colorado’s last five games against the West Coast Conference Conference have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Portland ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.6).
- Portland ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (77.7).
- Northern Colorado ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (8.8).
- Northern Colorado ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.8).
Northern Colorado vs Portland Prediction
In this Northern Colorado vs Portland Prediction, Northern Colorado is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season with just one loss each, but Portland has been perfect in their four games played at home. Northern Colorado is better both offensively and defensively, having a +19 point differential and are a top-40 team in the country both in rebounding and in assists made, so I expect them to get the job done on the road. Take Northern Colorado and lay the -3.5 points on the road.