The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (7-16, 5-8 BigSky) will be at The Viking Pavilion to clash with the Portland State Vikings (9-14, 4-8 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Vikings fell to the Sacramento State Hornets, 78-67, while the Lumberjacks were defeated by the Weber State Wildcats, 86-71.
Northern Arizona held Weber State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 23.0) while Portland State did a great job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent). Portland State was led by Michael Nuga, who finished with 19 points. Meanwhile, Bernie Andre fueled Northern Arizona with 13 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Andre led the Lumberjacks to an 82-75 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Northern Arizona’s biggest strengths. They made 29 trips to the line, while Portland State went 20 times.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this contest. Portland State prefers to play quickly (60th in possessions per game), while Northern Arizona is methodical (164th in possessions per game). Additionally, the Lumberjacks commit the 44th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the gambling defense of the Vikings causes the 47th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Portland State Vikings Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Northern Arizona ranks 260th (26.0).
- The Lumberjacks rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Vikings rank 124th (3.6).
- Portland State averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 165th in the nation. Northern Arizona ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Vikings rank 14th in rebounds per game (40.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Portland State ranks 17th in steals per game (8.6) while Northern Arizona ranks 133rd (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 6.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
