The Portland State Vikings (15-15, 10-9 BigSky) welcome the Montana State Bobcats (14-15, 11-8 BigSky) to The Viking Pavilion as the regular season wraps up. Action starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats at Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
In their last game, the Vikings beat the Montana Grizzlies, 81-69, while the Bobcats lost a tough one against the Sacramento State Hornets, 70-67.
Portland State played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.393 (above their season average of 0.259) and a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 16.4). For those same stats, Montana had marks of 0.145 and 16.6, respectively. Montana State, on the other hand, held Sacramento State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.443 (below their season average of 0.493). Holland Woods played a pivotal role for Portland State with 20 points and five assists. Montana State, meanwhile, was led by Tyler Hall, who finished with 34 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Harald Frey led the Bobcats to a 98-88 win. He recorded 25 points, seven assists and six rebounds. The Bobcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Vikings. Montana State had a rate of 35.5, while Portland State posted a mark of 28.9.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Vikings are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking first in offensive rebounding percentage at 39.2 percent. Meanwhile, Montana State ranks 59th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.7 percent.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Portland State Vikings Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Montana State ranks 268th (26.5).
- The Bobcats rank 52nd in assists per game (15.1) while the Vikings rank 185th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- Montana State ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Portland State ranks 101st (3.3).
- The Vikings rank 17th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Bobcats rank 203rd (34.1).
- Portland State ranks 17th in steals per game (8.4) while Montana State ranks 172nd (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 2.6 for the season.
