It will be a showdown between two outstanding offenses when the Weber State Wildcats (13-7, 7-2 BigSky) clash against the Portland State Vikings (8-11, 3-5 BigSky) at Dee Events Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Portland State Vikings at Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats were beaten by the Montana Grizzlies, 75-68, while the Vikings beat the Idaho Vandals, 69-53.
Portland State dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.264 (below their season average of 0.269) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.1 (above their season average of 41.5). Idaho had marks of 0.091 and 37.1, respectively, for those same stats. Weber State, on the other hand, held Montana to an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.555). Weber State was led by Brekkott Chapman, who had six points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jamie Orme was a key piece for Portland State with 11 points.
In their first matchup this season, Chapman led the Wildcats to a 95-88 victory. He registered a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Weber State’s largest strengths. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Vikings were just 16-25 (64.0 percent).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Weber State currently ranks 25th in possessions per game (74.6) and Portland State is 34th (74.2). Furthermore, the Vikings rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 percent), while the Wildcats rank 43rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Portland State Vikings at Weber State Wildcats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks fifth in steals per game (9.6) while Weber State ranks 185th (5.2).
- The Vikings are 47th in the NCAA with 19.8 three pointers allowed per game while the Wildcats are 51st with 20.0 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Vikings average 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 10th in the country. The Wildcats rank 180th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Weber State averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Portland State ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, matching their season average.
