Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Pepperdine vs Portland

The Pepperdine Waves battle the Portland Pilots, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, March 5.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 151.5. Expect Pepperdine and Portland to surpass this number at -115.

Pepperdine Waves won their previous game, beating Washington State Cougars at home. It was a 88-79 win.

Portland Pilots won their last game, beating San Diego Toreros at home. It was a 87-74 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 95-87 in favor of Pepperdine when they last played Portland. It’s been three wins on the bounce for Pepperdine when playing Portland. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland	12-18	2210	2364	-154	11-6	1-12	1W
Pepperdine	9-22	2244	2469	-225	7-10	2-12	1W

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Pepperdine vs Portland Prediction & Picks

Step into Pepperdine vs Portland with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 151.5. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Pepperdine vs Portland stats:

• The 151.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Pepperdine games.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pepperdine games.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Portland games at home.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Portland games at home.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Portland games at home.

Over 151.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pepperdine 76 - 81 Portland

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Pepperdine vs Portland Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this college game, Portland might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -145 Moneyline betting odds. At +120, Pepperdine are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

2.5 is the spread and 151.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 151.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Pepperdine

+120

Portland

-145

Point Spread

Pepperdine +2.5

-115

Portland -2.5

-105

Total Points

Under 151.5

-105

Over 151.5

-115

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Pepperdine Stats

Portland Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 87.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 84.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.40 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	28-3	2665	2054	611	18-0	10-3	1L
Saint Mary's	27-4	2431	1990	441	18-0	9-4	8W
Santa Clara	24-7	2597	2245	352	15-3	9-4	1W
Seattle	19-12	2257	2094	163	14-5	5-7	3W
Pacific	17-14	2270	2137	133	12-3	5-11	4L
Oregon State	16-15	2213	2305	-92	12-8	4-7	1L
San Francisco	16-15	2305	2271	34	10-6	6-9	1W
Loyola Marymount	15-16	2314	2240	74	10-9	5-7	1L
Portland	12-18	2210	2364	-154	11-6	1-12	1W
Washington State	11-19	2367	2421	-54	9-7	2-12	3L
San Diego	11-20	2336	2450	-114	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-22	2244	2469	-225	7-10	2-12	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

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