The Long Beach State Beach will play against the Portland Pilots on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The game will take place at the Chiles Center in Portland, OR, and will start at 10:00 PM ET. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

Long Beach State Beach comes into this game with a 1-5 record for the season. They have struggled on the road, losing all three away games so far. In their recent games, they lost to Montana State Bobcats and Illinois State Redbirds but won against the Nobel Knights.

Portland Pilots have a 4-3 record this season. They have been strong at home, winning four out of six games. Recently, they lost to St. Thomas Tommies and Northern Colorado Bears but had a big win against Cal State Fullerton Titans.

Portland Preview

The Portland Pilots are part of the West Coast Conference. In the 2026 regular season, they have a record of 4-3. At home, they have won 4 out of 6 games, while they have lost their only away game so far.

In recent games, the Pilots faced tough opponents. They lost to the St. Thomas Tommies by 10 points, scoring 66 points with a field goal percentage of 47.5%. Cameron Williams scored 13 points and had 9 rebounds in that game.

Against Northern Colorado Bears, the Pilots lost by 6 points, scoring 80 points. Joel Foxwell contributed with 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. The team had a field goal percentage of 45.1% in this game.

The Pilots’ offensive stats show they score 82.1 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 48.6% and make 17.7 free throws per game. On defense, they average 7.1 steals and 3.4 blocks per game.

Long Beach State Preview

The Long Beach State Beach basketball team is part of the Big West Conference. During the 2026 regular season, they have a record of 1-5. At home, they have won 1 game and lost 2. On the road, they have not yet secured a win, with 3 losses.

In recent games, Long Beach State had a close loss to Montana State Bobcats, 78-72. Gavin Sykes scored 24 points in that game. They did win against the Nobel Knights, 87-54. Shaquil Bender contributed 9 points and 4 assists in that victory.

For the season, the team averages 68.7 points per game, ranking them 376th. They attempt 59.8 field goals per game, with a shooting percentage of 41.8. Their 3-point shooting stands at 31.0%, while free throws are made at a rate of 67.6%.

Defensively, the Beach averages 6.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game. They commit 22.7 fouls per game. Key players include Gavin Sykes, who averages 12.8 points, and Petar Majstorovic, who averages 10.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

Statistical Breakdown for Portland vs Long Beach State

The Portland Pilots have a strong offense, scoring 82.1 points per game, which could be a challenge for the Long Beach State Beach, who average 68.7 points. Portland’s field goal percentage of 48.6% is higher than Long Beach State’s 41.8%. On defense, Portland averages more blocks and steals, which may disrupt Long Beach State’s scoring opportunities. Long Beach State needs to improve their shooting accuracy to compete effectively.

Portland Pilots Points Per Game: 82.1
Long Beach State Beach Points Per Game: 68.7
Portland Pilots Field Goal Percentage: 48.6%
Long Beach State Beach Field Goal Percentage: 41.8%
Portland Pilots Steals Per Game: 7.1
Long Beach State Beach Steals Per Game: 6.8
Portland Pilots Blocks Per Game: 3.4
Long Beach State Beach Blocks Per Game: 2.0

Betting Insights

When looking at the betting trends for this game, there are some key insights to consider. These trends can help guide decisions on where to place bets. Below is a list of the top trends that might impact the outcome.

The away team has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
The home team has hit the over in 3 of their last 4 games.
The away team has gone under the total in 6 of their last 7 road games.
The home team has covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 home games.
The away team has hit the over in 2 of their last 3 games against the home team.

Free Betting Prediction for Portland vs Long Beach State

The Portland Pilots have shown strong performance at home, winning 4 out of 6 games. Their offense is effective, scoring 82.1 points per game with a field goal percentage of 48.6%. This high-scoring ability may give them an edge over Long Beach State, who struggles on the road with no wins and a lower scoring average of 68.7 points per game.

Long Beach State has faced challenges away from home, losing all 3 road games. Their shooting accuracy is lower at 41.8%, which could be a disadvantage against Portland’s defense that averages more blocks and steals. However, Long Beach State has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games, indicating they can keep games close.

Considering the stats and trends, Portland is likely to win at home. Their strong offense and better shooting accuracy give them an advantage. Long Beach State may struggle to keep up with Portland’s scoring pace, especially on the road.

Our Free Prediction: Portland -5.5