The Pepperdine Waves (7-20, 2-12 WCC) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break an eight-game road losing streak when they take on the Portland Pilots (12-15, 5-9 WCC) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Chiles Center. The game airs at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 150.5 for the matchup.
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Portland Cover -6.5 vs Pepperdine -121
Portland vs. Pepperdine betting lines
- Portland moneyline odds to win: -321
- Pepperdine moneyline odds to win: +251
- Spread: Portland (-6.5)
- Total: 150.5
Portland statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Portland has done a better job covering the spread at home (10-4-0) than it has in road games (3-8-0).
- The Pilots have gone over the total more often when playing at home, hitting the over in eight of 14 home matchups (57.1%). In away games, they have hit the over in three of 11 games (27.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Portland has won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to away games (.000).
Recent trends
- The Pilots have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 69.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.4 points fewer than the 75.3 they’ve scored this year.
- Portland’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 74.7 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 78.6 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Pilots’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.1% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 6.1 makes and 30.0%.
Portland betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-12-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 9-10-0)
- O-U-P: 11-14-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-14 (Home: 4-5; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (123rd in nation) | 44.4 (199th) | 31.3 (238th) | 30.8 (164th) | 17.0 (38th) | 13.1 (332nd) |
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Pepperdine statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Pepperdine has a lower winning percentage at home (.308, 4-9-0 record) than on the road (.636, 7-4-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Waves’ games have finished above the over/under at home (53.8%, seven of 13) compared to away (45.5%, five of 11).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Waves have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-8) than on the road (1-9).
Recent trends
- The Waves are averaging 70.7 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is the same number of points they’re averaging for the season.
- While Pepperdine is surrendering 79.0 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its past 10 games, allowing 84.9 points per contest.
- Over their last 10 games, the Waves are draining 6.6 treys per game, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (6.8). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (30.1%) compared to their season average (30.3%).
Pepperdine betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-14-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 10-12-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-18 (Home: 3-8; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 (319th in nation) | 46.6 (304th) | 29.6 (306th) | 33.3 (306th) | 13.4 (216th) | 12.1 (282nd) |
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