FINAL
January 14, 2026 β’ Firestone Fieldhouse
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 14, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Portland Pilots meets Pepperdine Waves at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Portland Pilots
Visiting Side
Pepperdine Waves
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
48%
Portland Pilots
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Pepperdine Waves
Projected Score
POR 112
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PEP 115
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Portland Pilots
STAT
Pepperdine Waves
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Pepperdine Waves plays on familiar turf at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Portland Pilots Could Win
Portland Pilots generates 73.4 points per game while shooting 47.2%.
Why Pepperdine Waves Could Win
Pepperdine Waves produces 72.6 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Pepperdine Waves's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Firestone Fieldhouse
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Portland Pilots (47.5%)
Pepperdine Waves (52.5%)
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