Who's Playing

Portland @ Pepperdine

Current Records: Portland 9-7; Pepperdine 6-12

What to Know

The Portland Pilots haven't won a matchup against the Pepperdine Waves since Feb. 1 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought this past Saturday. The Pilots will hit the road for the fourth straight game as they head to Firestone Fieldhouse at 8 p.m. ET. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Portland was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Thursday as they fell 68-63 to the San Diego Toreros. Guard Mike Meadows (16 points), forward Chika Nduka (15 points), and forward Moses Wood (14 points) were the top scorers for Portland.

Meanwhile, Pepperdine ended up a good deal behind the Saint Mary's Gaels when they played this past Thursday, losing 77-62. One thing holding Pepperdine back was the mediocre play of guard Jade' Smith, who did not have his best game: he played for 32 minutes with 4-for-12 shooting and five turnovers.

Portland is expected to lose this next one by 6. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 6-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Pilots are now 9-7 while the Waves sit at 6-12. Portland is 4-2 after losses this year, Pepperdine 4-7.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Firestone Fieldhouse -- Malibu, California
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Waves are a solid 6-point favorite against the Pilots, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Waves, as the game opened with the Waves as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -117

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Series History

Pepperdine have won eight out of their last 12 games against Portland.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - Pepperdine 91 vs. Portland 70
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Pepperdine 80 vs. Portland 65
  • Feb 20, 2020 - Pepperdine 66 vs. Portland 59
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Pepperdine 80 vs. Portland 69
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Pepperdine 86 vs. Portland 80
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Pepperdine 83 vs. Portland 58
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Pepperdine 75 vs. Portland 64
  • Feb 01, 2018 - Portland 85 vs. Pepperdine 76
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Pepperdine 78 vs. Portland 60
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Portland 73 vs. Pepperdine 60
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Portland 73 vs. Pepperdine 70
  • Dec 23, 2015 - Portland 87 vs. Pepperdine 79

Injury Report for Pepperdine

  • Keith Fisher III: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Portland

  • Jack Perry: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Kristian Sjolund: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)