Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Prediction 01/02/20

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The Portland State Vikings (7-7, 1-1 BigSky) will be at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome to meet the Idaho Vandals (4-9, 0-2 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Odds

Both teams lost a winnable game in their last contest. The Vandals fell to the Weber State Wildcats, 69-68, while the Vikings were defeated by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 83-81.

Portland State had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 18.5) while Idaho held Weber State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.4 (below their season average of 25.6). Idaho was led by Trevon Allen, who contributed 23 points. Meanwhile, Holland Woods played a pivotal role for Portland State with 25 points and five assists.

The Vikings dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Portland State won 67-65. The Vikings’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Vandals. Portland State had a rate of 14.9, while Idaho posted a mark of 22.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It could be a sloppy game for the Idaho offense. Idaho ranks 227th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the pesky defense of Portland State forces the 98th-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent).

Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho Vandals Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Portland State ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Idaho ranks 210th (24.3).
  • The Vikings rank 57th in rebounds per game (38.9) while the Vandals rank 146th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
  • Idaho ranks 145th in assists per game (12.9) while Portland State ranks 227th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
  • The Vikings rank 27th in steals per game (8.9) while the Vandals rank 166th (5.8).
  • Portland State ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while Idaho ranks 144th (2.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 3.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average).