Wyoming Cowboys vs Portland Pilots Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Pilots. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Pilots at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with the Pilots being the favored team playing at home against the Cowboys.

WYOMING COWBOYS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland Pilots -2.5

This game will be played at Chiles Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Pilots.
• Not only will Portland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Are the Cowboys Ready for a Win at Portland?

Heading into their game against Portland, the Wyoming Cowboys have a 4-2 overall record. In their previous three road games, which includes last year, Wyoming has a 1-2 record on the road. As Wyoming enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 2-3. In terms of playing on the road, Wyoming has a 1-1 vs. the spread mark this season and a 3-7 ATS record in their previous ten road games.

Wyoming’s games have, on average, featured 143.8 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.4 points so far. The Cowboys’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 141 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Wyoming offense concluded with only 63 points against Texas. Throughout the game, they made 4/13 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39%. Cam Manyawu led the scoring for the Cowboys, contributing 12 points. Additionally, Brendan Wenzel chipped in with 12 points.

So far, the Cowboys’ defense is ranked 101st in the country at 69.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Wyoming’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.3% this season.

Can Portland Secure a Home Victory?

As they go head-to-head with Wyoming, the overall record of the Wyoming Cowboys is 4-3. In their previous five home games, which includes last year, Portland has a 0-5 record at home. Regarding ATS, Portland is sitting above .500, having a 3-2 ATS record. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.

So far, Portland’s games have averaged 154.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 153 points. When assessing the Pilots’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-2, with their games averaging 156 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 81.7 points per game, Portland struggled in their previous game. Against Portland State, the Pilots scored 74 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5%. The Portland offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 25.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.

Looking at the Portland defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 78.9 points per game (206th). Portland will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Portland State to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.