Northern Colorado Bears (UNC)
Basketball NCAAB Sat 22 Nov 20:00
Portland Pilots
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Colorado vs Portland

The Northern Colorado Bears face the Portland Pilots, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, November 22.

Back Portland to Frustrate UNC

Our best bet is Portland at +4.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against Northern Colorado would mean our pick at odds of -120 lands a return.

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Portland Landed Victory in Last Game

Northern Colorado Bears lost their previous game, being beaten at home to St. Thomas Tommies 73-72.

Portland Pilots were winners last time out. It was a 103-85 home victory against Cal State Fullerton Titans.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Portland 4-1 429 398 31 4-0 0-1 1W
Northern Colorado 3-1 352 276 76 2-1 1-0 1L
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Northern Colorado vs Portland Prediction & Picks

This expert Northern Colorado vs Portland betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on Portland putting up a fight in this college showdown and that compels us to bet the underdogs against the spread. You can get -120 when it comes to the +4.5 that is available.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Northern Colorado vs Portland stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Portland in 4 consecutive games at home.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Portland in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Portland in 12 of their last 20 games.

Portland +4.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Published 03:55, 22 November 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Portland +4.5
Totals Over 153.5
Result & BTTS 60 Portland / Yes

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Portland +4.5. We’ve also gone for Over 153.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Portland to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Colorado Northern Colorado logo 79 - 81 Portland logo Portland

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 81-79 win for Portland. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

Northern Colorado vs Portland Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think UNC Likeliest to Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability of winning this college game, Northern Colorado might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -204 Moneyline betting odds. Portland are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +168.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 153.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 153.5 selection is available to back at -115.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Colorado logo Northern Colorado Stats
Portland logo Portland Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 5-0 470 289 181 4-0 1-0 5W
Loyola Marymount 6-0 524 383 141 4-0 2-0 6W
Santa Clara 6-0 491 369 122 5-0 1-0 6W
Saint Mary's 5-0 426 305 121 5-0 0-0 5W
San Francisco 4-1 407 327 80 4-0 0-1 3W
Seattle 4-1 409 356 53 3-1 1-0 3W
Portland 4-1 429 398 31 4-0 0-1 1W
San Diego 3-2 383 357 26 3-2 0-0 1L
Pacific 3-2 373 355 18 2-0 1-2 1L
Oregon State 3-2 353 362 -9 3-1 0-1 2L
Pepperdine 3-3 495 460 35 3-2 0-1 1L
Washington State 2-3 398 394 4 2-2 0-1 1W
Big Sky Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Northern Colorado 3-1 352 276 76 2-1 1-0 1L
Montana 4-2 520 432 88 3-0 1-2 1L
Portland State 3-2 454 384 70 3-0 0-2 2W
Idaho 2-2 318 283 35 1-0 1-2 2L
Northern Arizona 2-2 315 295 20 2-0 0-2 1W
Idaho State 3-3 427 410 17 2-0 1-3 1W
Montana State 3-4 561 469 92 2-1 1-3 2W
Sacramento State 3-4 528 556 -28 3-1 0-3 2L
Weber State 2-3 453 377 76 2-0 0-3 1W
Eastern Washington 1-4 391 419 -28 1-0 0-4 1W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak