The Portland State Vikings (1-2) will be at home in The Viking Pavilion when they square off against the Portland Pilots (3-1). Action gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Portland Pilots vs. Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Vikings were beaten by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 83-75, while the Pilots defeated the Maine Black Bears, 71-62.
Portland played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.235 (above their season average of 0.166) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.554). Maine had marks of 0.125 and 0.491, respectively, for those same stats. Portland State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 21.3). Matt Hauser fueled Portland State with 18 points and seven rebounds. Tahirou Diabate, meanwhile had a good outing for Portland, contributing 18 points and six rebounds.
The Vikings won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 87-78. Portland State out-rebounded Portland. The Vikings had 27 offensive rebounds and 55 total rebounds, while the Pilots had nine and 29, respectively.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this battle. Portland State ranks 51st in possessions per game (72.3) while Portland is 209th (68.7) since last season.
Portland Pilots at Portland State Vikings Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Portland State ranks 19th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Portland ranks 290th (32.4).
- The Vikings average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 173rd in the nation. The Pilots rank 279th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- Portland State blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 65th in the NCAA. Portland ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Vikings rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Pilots rank 240th (23.8).
- Portland State ranks 19th in steals per game (8.5) while Portland ranks 209th (5.8).
