Portland State Vikings vs. Indiana Hoosiers Free Prediction 11/09/19

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The Portland State Vikings (1-0) will travel to Assembly Hall to meet the Indiana Hoosiers (1-0). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Portland State Vikings vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Odds

Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Hoosiers defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 98-65, while the Vikings beat the Puget Sound Loggers 94-69.

Portland State played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.8 and a free throw rate of 0.250. Puget Sound was 30.7 and 0.138, respectively, for those same stats. The Hoosiers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.4 vs. 21.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.398). Indiana was led by Justin Smith, who put up 24 points and seven rebounds. Sal Nuhu led the way for Portland State, putting up 12 points, seven rebounds and six blocks.

Indiana appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers rank 63rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.480), while Portland State is 295th in effective field goal percentage (0.483) dating back to the 2018-19 season.

Portland State Vikings at Indiana Hoosiers Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Portland State ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Indiana ranks 286th (19.1).
  • The Vikings rank 17th in steals per game (8.5) while the Hoosiers rank 124th (6.4).
  • Indiana ranks 143rd in assists per game (13.5) while Portland State ranks 232nd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Vikings average 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. The Hoosiers rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
  • Portland State averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 60th in the country. Indiana ranks 199th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).