Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Portland Pilots Preview

The Portland Pilots have a 12-15 overall record and a 5-9 record in the WCC. They are coming off a 71-58 road loss against San Diego and their previous three games were a 54-53 home win against Seattle U, an 87-80 home loss against Gonzaga and a 104-74 road loss against Washington State.

Offensively, Portland averages 75.3 points per game, while allowing 78.6 points per game defensively. The Pilots shoot with 46% from the field and grab 34.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Joel Foxwell leads Portland in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points per game, while shooting with 40.1% from the field and 78.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.9 assists. Cameron Williams is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game.

Pepperdine Waves Preview

The Pepperdine Waves have a 7-20 overall record and a 2-12 record in the WCC. They are coming off a 90-89 home win against Loyola Marymount and their previous three games were an 88-60 road loss against Saint Mary’s, a 92-59 home loss against Pacific and an 83-81 road loss against Seattle U.

Offensively, Pepperdine averages 70.7 points per game, while allowing 79 points per game defensively. The Waves shoot with 42% from the field and grab 33.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Aaron Clark leads Pepperdine in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 42.3% from the field and 76.5% from the free throw line. Styles Phipps is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game, adding a team-high 4.8 assists.

Pepperdine Waves @ Portland Pilots Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Portland Pilots will win

• Pepperdine has lost each of its last eight road games.
• Portland has won nine of its last 10 night games at Earle A. & Virginia H. Chiles Center.
• Pepperdine has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games.

Why the Pepperdine Waves will win

• Portland has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Portland has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Portland’s last 10 night games at Earle A. & Virginia H. Chiles Center have produced a total of 154+ points.
• Each of Pepperdine’s last five games at Earle A. & Virginia H. Chiles Center have produced a total of 151+ points.

Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction

In this Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction, Portland is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Portland has been the better team this season but have been struggling lately with a 2-4 record in their last 6 games. They are facing a Pepperdine squad that has been terrible on the road with just one win in 11 road games and has been struggling lately with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games. Portland is a strong 10-4 against the spread at home and has a better offense, so I expect them to get the job done and cover the spread in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland -6.5