Portland vs Pacific Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Portland vs Pacific Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Pacific Tigers Preview

The Pacific Tigers have a 14-8 overall record this season and a 5-4 record in the WCC. They are coming off a 56-54 home win against Seattle and their previous three games were an 81-64 away win against Oregon State, an 85-69 away loss against Santa Clara and a 77-70 home win against San Diego.

Offensively, Pacific averages 74.9 points per game, while allowing 68.5 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Elias Ralph leads Pacific in scoring with 16.5 points per game while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 87% from the free throw line, also leading the team in rebounds with 6.8 per game. Jaden Clayton leads the team in assists with 6.1 per game.

Portland Pilots Preview

The Portland Pilots have a 10-12 overall record this season and a 3-6 record in the WCC. They are coming off a 75-69 away loss against Saint Mary’s College and their previous three games were a 71-58 away win against Loyola Marymount, a 67-63 away loss against Pepperdine and an 82-76 home win against Oregon State.

Offensively, Portland averages 77.7 points per game, while allowing 79.1 points per game defensively. The Pilots shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.5 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Joel Foxwell leads Portland in scoring with 15.1 points per game while shooting with 41.1% from the field and 79.1% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 7.1 per game. Cameron Williams is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game.

Portland Pilots @ Pacific Tigers Betting Trends: January 28, 2026

Why the Pacific Tigers will win

• Pacific has won each of its last nine games at Alex G. Spanos Center.
• Portland has lost eight of its last nine road games.
• Pacific has won the first half in five of its last six home games.

Why the Portland Pilots will win

• Portland has won each of its last six night games against Pacific.
• Pacific has lost each of its last six night games at Alex G. Spanos Center following a home win.
• Portland has won the first half in four of its last five games against Pacific.

Portland vs Pacific Prediction

In this Portland vs Pacific Prediction, Pacific is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Pacific has been the better team this season and has been undefeated at home. They are 3-1 in their last 4 games but 3-6 against the spread in their last 9, while Portland is 3-2 in its last 5 games and has been excellent against the spread, with a 5-1 ATS record in its last 6 games. Pacific also has a weaker and given both teams’ recent form, I expect the guests to keep this one close. Take Portland and get the +6.5  points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland +6.5