The Portland State Vikings (10-11, 4-5 BigSky) will be at the Walkup Skydome to go head-to-head against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (9-7, 3-4 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Portland State Vikings vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Lumberjacks beat the Northern Colorado Bears, 64-58, while the Vikings fell to the Sacramento State Hornets, 66-55.
Northern Arizona dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.228 (above their season average of 0.196) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 28.5). For those same stats, Northern Colorado had marks of 0.077 and 26.7, respectively. Portland State, meanwhile, held Sacramento State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.352 (below their season average of 0.453). Northern Arizona’s Brooks DeBisschop had a solid performance, recording 13 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Portland State was led by Sal Nuhu, who finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Vikings won the most recent matchup 103-94. The Vikings’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Lumberjacks. Portland State had a rate of 13.4, while Northern Arizona posted a mark of 17.5. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams clash. The Vikings are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking fourth in offensive rebounding percentage at 39.0 percent. Meanwhile, Northern Arizona ranks 40th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.8 percent.
Portland State vs. Northern Arizona Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Northern Arizona ranks 181st (2.2).
- The Lumberjacks rank 194th in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while the Vikings rank 236th (19.0).
- The Lumberjacks rank 99th in assists per game (13.8) while the Vikings rank 237th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
- Portland State ranks 40th in steals per game (8.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 87th (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
- The Vikings have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
