| MATCHUP | Portland Pilots | Washington State Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-18 | 12-19 |
| Spread | +6.5 -115 | -6.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +220 | -270 |
| Total | Over 149.5 (-115) | Under 149.5 (-105) |
| Where | Ford Center, Evansville, IN | |
| When | Friday, March 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Portland Pilots Betting Preview
The Portland Pilots beat San Diego and Pepperdine. Portland has split its last 8 games.
The Portland Pilots are averaging 74.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 79.1 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Joel Foxwell is averaging 15.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Timo George is averaging 12.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. Cameron Williams is the third double-digit scorer and James O’Donnell is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Portland Pilots are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Pilots are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars lost to Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine. Washington State has lost 6 of its last 7 games.
The Washington State Cougars are averaging 76.4 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 77.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Ace Glass is averaging 16.3 points and 2.3 assists, while Rihards Vavers is averaging 11.7 points and 4 rebounds. ND Okafor is dishing 0.5 assists and Eemeli Yalaho is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Washington State Cougars are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Washington State Cougars are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Portland has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Portland has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Portland Pilots will win
- Washington State has lost six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Washington State’s last six night games against conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Four of Portland’s last five night games have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Portland ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
- Portland ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.8).
Portland vs Washington State Prediction
Washington State is the better team and won both games against Portland this season, but it enters the tournament in awful form. Washington State has just one win since February and is coming off an inexcusable loss to Pepperdine. Portland has its struggles at both ends of the floor and I doubt playing on the end of a back-to-back will help, but I’m not laying points with Washington State in its current form. There are better games out there but if forced to pick, I’m going to grab the points with Portland.