The Portland Pilots host Cal State-Northridge on Sunday, looking to build on their 3-2 mark against the 2-4 Matadors in college basketball betting action at Honda Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Portland Pilots betting line as -3-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Cal State-Northridge Matadors vs Portland Pilots Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland Pilots sit at 3-2 (2-2 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Cal State-Northridge Matadors are currently 2-4 (1-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Portland is 2-1-1 OU, and Cal State-Northridge is 5-0 OU.
The Pilots - Matadors odds would favor the Pilots if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Portland is rated No. 234 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cal State-Northridge is at No. 295.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Cal State-Northridge is ranked No. 156 in NCAA basketball at 36.67 per game. Contrast that with Portland's No. 49 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Portland is the No. 63-ranked team in the country at 8.8 per game, while Cal State-Northridge rates No. 217 at 6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Darin Johnson scored 22 points in a futile effort to lead the Matadors to a win (they lost 105-89 to New Mexico at Titan Gym on Friday).
Alec Wintering was dynamite, scoring 31 points and adding 5 rebounds but Dayton still won, 84-74, over Portland on Friday at Titan Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
Cal State-Northridge home to Idaho State, Saturday, December 3rd
Portland at Colorado, Saturday, December 3rd