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The Portland Pilots (5-10, 0-2 WCC) face the No. 19 Gonzaga Bulldogs (10-4, 1-0) Monday. Tip-off from McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Portland vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Pilots dropped their second consecutive game Monday, losing 89-79 to the Oregon State Beavers. They managed to cover as 17.5-point road underdogs as the Over 140 hitting. Forward Austin Rapp shined with 22 points, sinking 5-of-10 from 3-point range. However, Portland struggled inside, being outrebounded 29-19 and outscored in the paint 38-28.
Gonzaga won its WCC opener Monday night, defeating the Pepperdine Waves 89-82, but failing to cover as 20.5-point road favorites. The Over 161 hit, despite the Bulldogs shooting just 13.3% (2-of-15) from beyond the arc. Gonzaga’s depth proved decisive, with their bench outscoring Pepperdine’s 35-5. Arkansas transfer guard Khalif Battle led the way with 21 points.
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Portland at Gonzaga odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 8:37 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Portland +34.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -34.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Portland at Gonzaga picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 94, Portland 61
Moneyline
PASS.
You obviously can’t bet the moneyline, but you wouldn’t want to bet whatever crazy line they offered anyway. Take your wager to the spread or total in this game.
Against the spread
BET PORTLAND +34.5 (-110).
Even for a powerhouse like Gonzaga, 35 points is a huge spread. The Bulldogs haven’t covered in 6 straight games, including their last 2 with 30+ point spreads. On the other hand, Portland has managed to cover in 2 of its last 3 games.
Gonzaga’s defense isn’t as sharp as usual, giving up 70 points per game (5th in the WCC). The Pilots might not have the firepower, but they’re smart with the ball, averaging just 10.1 turnovers per game (best in the WCC). Grab the points and roll with Portland.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 160.5 (-105).
The last 3 games between these teams have all gone Under, each with totals of 161 or higher. Portland has hit the Over in 3 of its last 4 contests, but none of those games had a total over 155. Gonzaga has gone Under in 3 of its last 5 outings. Neither team shoots better than 35% from 3, and Gonzaga holds opponents to just 28% from deep. This total feels a little too high to me.
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