The Stanford Cardinal (3-3) will be at home in Maples Pavilion when they clash with the Portland State Vikings (3-2). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Portland State Vikings at Stanford Cardinal ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Cardinal defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 67-54, while the Vikings beat the Northwest Nazarene Crusaders 91-75.
Portland State played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.7 (below their season average of 41.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.507 (above their season average of 0.460). For those same stats, Northwest Nazarene recorded marks of 22.7 and 0.400, respectively. Stanford, meanwhile, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.277) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below their season average of 0.464). Middle Tennessee recorded marks of 0.203 and 0.356, respectively, for those same stats. Stanford’s Daejon Davis had a good outing, putting up nine points and 10 rebounds. Portland State was lifted by Holland Woods, who contributed 16 points and nine assists.
The Vikings won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 87-78. Portland State had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 30.5). Stanford, meanwhile, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.583 vs. 0.429).
It could be an error-filled game for the Stanford offense. Since the 2017-18 season, Stanford ranks 327th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Portland State has forced the third-most turnovers in the country (23.9 percent). ,
Portland State at Stanford Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Portland State ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Stanford ranks 297th (18.3).
- The Cardinal rank 87th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Vikings rank 273rd (14.9).
- Stanford ranks 115th in blocks per game (3.7) while Portland State ranks 243rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Vikings average 9.8 steals per game, which ranks first in the NCAA. The Cardinal rank 235th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Stanford averages 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 30th in the country. Portland State ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
