The Weber State Wildcats (17-14, 11-9 BigSky) will be 3.5-point favorites in the Big Sky Conference Tourney at CenturyLink Arena when they clash against the Portland State Vikings (16-15, 11-9 BigSky). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 154.5 points and it starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Portland State Vikings vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds
In the Vikings’ last game, they covered the 2.5-point spread against the Montana State Bobcats, 84-80. The Wildcats, meanwhile, were beaten by the Eastern Washington Eagles, 80-77, and were not able to cover as 5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Portland State game went 0.5 points over the projected point total of 163.5, while the Weber State game finished 6.5 points over the projected point total of 150.5.
The Vikings had a great turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.2) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 39.2). Weber State, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent). Weber State’s Cody John had a solid performance, contributing 24 points and seven rebounds. Deante Strickland played a pivotal role for Portland State with 19 points.
Of the Vikings’ 28 games with betting action, 18 have finished under the total. Portland State holds records of 16-15 straight up (SU) and 12-14-2 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Wildcats games have finished over the total. Moreover, Weber State is 17-14 SU and 15-14 ATS.
The sweet-shooting offense of Weber State will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Portland State. The Wildcats currently rank 37th in effective field goal percentage (0.546), while the Vikings are 288th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.526). The Wildcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Portland State vs. Weber State ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Portland State averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. Weber State ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Vikings rank 18th in steals per game (8.4) while the Wildcats rank 203rd (5.3).
- Weber State ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Portland State ranks 115th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vikings are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Wildcats are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Portland State has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Weber State has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 5.9 for the season.
