BYU vs. Portland: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Portland Pilots (14-18, 5-11 WCC) will visit the BYU Cougars (17-14, 7-9 WCC) after losing three road games in a row.
BYU was victorious in its most recent game against San Francisco, 87-61, on Saturday. Rudi Williams led the way with 21 points, plus one boards and seven assists. In its most recent game, Portland topped San Diego on Thursday, 92-74. Tyler Robertson scored a team-high 23 points (and added six assists and 11 boards).
When is BYU vs. Portland and when does it start?
This game between the Cougars and Pilots is scheduled to tip off on Friday, March 3, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch BYU vs. Portland
The Cougars and Pilots will hit the hardwood at Orleans Arena for this matchup on March 3, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on WCC.
BYU Cougars vs. Portland Pilots Game Preview
BYU Stats, Odds & Insights
BYU’s +178 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 75.6 points per game (88th in college basketball) while giving up 69.9 per outing (176th in college basketball).
The 75.6 points the Cougars average are just 2.9 fewer than the Pilots give up.
BYU makes 8.2 three-pointers per game (98th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (201st in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 per game its opponents make at a 33.7% rate.
The Cougars are scoring 76.3 points per game in home games. In road games, they are averaging 71.9 points per contest.
BYU has been scoring 76.3 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 75.6 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Portland Stats, Odds & Insights
Portland puts up 78.0 points per game (42nd in college basketball) while giving up 78.5 per outing (353rd in college basketball). It has a -17 scoring differential.
The Pilots’ 78.0 points per game are 8.1 more than the Cougars concede.
Portland hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (19th in college basketball) at a 37.8% rate (23rd in college basketball), compared to the 10.1 its opponents make, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc.
The Pilots are scoring more points at home (83.9 per game) than on the road (68.8).
Portland is putting up 78.7 points per contest in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 78.0.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fousseyni Traore | 30 | 13.2 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Rudi Williams | 31 | 12.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Spencer Johnson | 22 | 11.1 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Gideon George | 31 | 10.8 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Jaxson Robinson | 30 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Pilots Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Wood | 28 | 15.6 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Tyler Robertson | 31 | 15.1 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Kristian Sjolund | 32 | 11.6 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Mike Meadows | 20 | 11.3 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Alden Applewhite | 31 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
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