The Weber State Wildcats (6-11, 2-4 BigSky) will be at The Viking Pavilion to meet the Portland State Vikings (9-10, 3-4 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Weber State Wildcats vs. Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Vikings defeated the Idaho State Bengals 82-76, while the Wildcats beat the Idaho State Bengals 76-68.
Weber State played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.322 (above their season average of 0.190) and a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 15.6). Idaho State was 0.167 and 17.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Vikings, on the other hand, forced 18 turnovers, while the Bengals had a free throw rate of 0.145 (below their season average of 0.222). Markus Golder had a good outing for Portland State, contributing 18 points. Weber State rallied around Jerrick Harding, who finished with 28 points.
The Wildcats edged out the Vikings in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last matchup, Weber State won 81-71. One of Weber State’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 31 trips to the line, while Portland State went 26 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Portland State could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Vikings currently rank 268th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.197, while Weber State ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.156).
Weber State vs. Portland State ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 65th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Weber State ranks 268th (31.7).
- The Wildcats rank 143rd in assists per game (12.9) while the Vikings rank 243rd in assists allowed per game (16.4).
- Weber State ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Portland State ranks 118th (3.6).
- The Vikings rank 40th in steals per game (8.2) while the Wildcats rank 169th (5.8).
- Portland State ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Weber State ranks 126th (21.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vikings have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
