Portland State Vikings at San Jose State Spartans ATS Prediction 11/23/19

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The Portland State Vikings (1-3) will travel to the Provident Credit Union Event Center to meet the San Jose State Spartans (3-2). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Portland State Vikings vs. San Jose State Spartans ATS Odds

In their last game, the Spartans were victorious over the Grambling State Tigers, 83-76, while the Vikings fell to the Portland Pilots, 82-75.

San Jose State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.429 (above their season average of 0.139) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 26.6). For those same stats, Grambling State was 0.262 and 27.8, respectively. Portland State, meanwhile, held Portland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below the 38.6 mark opponents have averaged against Portland State this season). San Jose State’s Christian Anigwe had a good game, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Portland State received a boost from Holland Woods, who had 22 points and five assists.

It might be a sloppy game for the San Jose State offense. Dating back to last season, San Jose State ranks 331st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Portland State has forced the 56th-most turnovers in the country (21.3 percent).

Portland State vs. San Jose State Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – San Jose State, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Portland State ranks 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while San Jose State ranks 328th (28.9).
  • The Vikings rank 77th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Spartans rank 277th (1.9).
  • Portland State averages 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 173rd in the nation. San Jose State ranks 300th in assists allowed per game (17.5).
  • The Vikings rank 17th in steals per game (8.6) while the Spartans rank 285th (4.5).
  • Portland State ranks 16th in rebounds per game (39.7) while San Jose State ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).