Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Prediction 02/28/19

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The Idaho Vandals (4-23, 1-15 BigSky) welcome the Portland State Vikings (13-14, 8-8 BigSky) to Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals will try to snap their 13-game losing streak. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Odds

In their last game, the Vandals were beaten by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 85-76, while the Vikings beat the Sacramento State Hornets, 65-57.

The Vikings had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 25.0) and held the Hornets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.494). Idaho, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.517). Idaho’s Jared Rodriguez had a good game, putting up 28 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Sal Nuhu played a key role for Portland State with 12 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jamie Orme led the Vikings to a 69-53 win. He produced 11 points. Portland State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Idaho. The Vikings had a rate of 0.264, while the Vandals posted a mark of 0.091.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Idaho. Idaho ranks 260th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Portland State forces the 61st-most turnovers in the nation (21.3 percent). It will also be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Vikings rank 53rd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Vandals rank 285th.

Portland State at Idaho ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Portland State ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Idaho ranks 250th (33.0).
  • The Vikings rank 56th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Vandals rank 231st (1.7).
  • Portland State averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 122nd in the country. Idaho ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
  • The Vikings rank 18th in steals per game (8.5) while the Vandals rank 248th (4.1).
  • Portland State ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Idaho ranks 266th (26.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.4, up from 9.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).