The Portland State Vikings (11-13, 5-7 BigSky), 9.5-point underdogs, will be at Bank of Colorado Arena to meet the Northern Colorado Bears (15-7, 8-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 147 points and it is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Portland State Vikings vs. Northern Colorado Bears Betting Odds
In the Bears’ previous outing, they defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 68-60, despite being 2-point underdogs. The Vikings, meanwhile, were thoroughly outplayed by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 85-57, and were unable to cover as 6-point underdogs. The Northern Colorado game went 7 points under the projected point total of 135, while the Portland State game finished 6.5 points under the projected point total of 148.5.
The Bears made 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent) and held the Thunderbirds to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.515). Portland State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 19.6). Kai Edwards had a good game for Northern Colorado, contributing 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Rashaad Goolsby played a pivotal role for Portland State with 14 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Holland Woods led the Vikings to a 69-65 victory. He put up 15 points and six assists. The two teams combined to put up 134 points, which was well under the projected point total of 149, and Portland State covered as a 1-point underdog. Portland State had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 18.8). Northern Colorado, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.138 vs. 0.068).
Oddsmakers tend to set the total low when the Vikings are playing, as 63.6 percent of their games have ended over the total. Portland State holds records of 11-13 straight up (SU) and 12-10 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Portland State, Bears games have a tendency to finish under the total (55.0 percent). Further, Northern Colorado owns records of 15-7 SU and 13-6-1 ATS.
Northern Colorado could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Bears rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while Portland State ranks 305th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Vikings, who rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.7 percent), will face a tough challenge against the Bears, who rank 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).
Portland State at Northern Colorado Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Colorado ranks second in assists allowed per game (8.1) while Portland State ranks 262nd (16.1).
- The Vikings rank 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Bears rank 179th (2.5).
- Portland State averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 71st in the country. Northern Colorado ranks 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1).
- The Bears rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while the Vikings rank 232nd (19.2).
- Portland State ranks 32nd in steals per game (8.3) while Northern Colorado ranks 206th (5.4).
- Northern Colorado is 6-1-1 ATS at home, while Portland State is 9-6 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 4 of the Bears’ 8 home games, while 9 of the Vikings’ 15 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Vikings are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Northern Colorado has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Portland State has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 11.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
