The Tigers will play the Pilots on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Pacific and Portland are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Pacific currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Portland is 94.00.
- Away Pacific - Pacific starts this game with a 2-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the WCC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Portland - Portland meets Pacific boasting a 7-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the WCC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Pacific currently ranks 3rd (0.500) in the WCC Conference, with Portland now standing 5th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 WCC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Pacific has a 0.647 overall win percentage, with Portland matching up with a 0.412 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Pacific currently possesses 11-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Portland has tallied a 7-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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As we prepare for the clash between Pacific and Portland on January 8th, the stakes are high. With Pacific holding an 11-6 overall record and a 2-2 conference standing, they are looking to improve their position in the WCC. On the other hand, Portland is struggling with a 7-10 overall record and a 0-4 conference standing, desperately seeking their first conference win.
Pacific comes into this game with a 2-game winning streak, while Portland has lost their last 6 games. The outcome of this matchup could have a significant impact on both teams' conference tournament seeds. So grab your crystal ball and dust off your wand, because this game is sure to be magical. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail in this mystical battle on the basketball court!
Best Tigers at Pilots Odds
| Underdog Portland | Favorite Pacific |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Portland | Favorite Pacific |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Pacific is a -2.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Portland is a +2.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Pacific is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Portland is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Pacific
Portland
1/08/26 10:00pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Portland - Portland bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Portland underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Pacific - Pacific bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Pacific favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Pacific at Portland Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
Bet |
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Pacific
Portland
First to 5 Points
1/08/26 10:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Pacific
Portland
First to 10 Points
1/08/26 10:00pm EST | -135-102Bet |
Pacific
Portland
First to 15 Points
1/08/26 10:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Pacific
Portland
Game to Overtime
1/08/26 10:00pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 12-7 | 0.632 | 8-0 | 2-7 | 3-3 | +2.5 | 0.500 | W1 |
| Portland | 9-10 | 0.474 | 9-4 | 0-6 | 2-4 | +3.5 | 0.333 | W2 |
Pacific & Portland Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Pacific Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Pacific YR: futures available
Portland Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Portland YR: futures available
Pacific & Portland Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pacific vs Portland College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Pacific vs Portland Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pacific vs Portland Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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