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The Idaho State Bengals (5-10, 0-2 Big Sky) will attempt to stop a five-game road losing streak at the Portland State Vikings (10-5, 1-1 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET.
The Vikings match up with the Bengals in a game that Portland State is currently a strong favorite by 7.5 points. The game has an over/under of 140.
Portland State vs. Idaho State Odds
Point Spread for Portland State vs. Idaho State
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Portland State as the favorite.
Portland State vs. Idaho State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Portland State has -345 odds to pick up the win, while Idaho State is listed at +275 to claim victory.
Portland State vs. Idaho State Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 140 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, January 11, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Viking Pavilion
Portland State vs. Idaho State Betting Trends
Against the spread, Portland State is 7-5-0 this year. The Vikings have come away with three wins in the six contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season. Portland State’s games this year have gone over the point total five times in 13 opportunities (38.5%).
Idaho State has played 13 games, with three wins against the spread. The Bengals have won one of the nine games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (11.1%). Idaho State has gone over the point total 69.2% of the time this year (nine of 13 games with a set point total).
Portland State vs. Idaho State Key Players to Watch
Portland State
Kaelen Allen puts up 10.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest — both team highs. He is also averaging 1.3 assists, shooting 40.3% from the field. Jorell Saterfield averages 9.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Isaiah Johnson posts 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Ismail Habib puts up a team-leading 2.9 assists per game. He is also posting 9.2 points and 2.3 rebounds, shooting 37.7% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
Idaho State
Brayden Parker is the Bengals’ top scorer (14.1 points per game), and he delivers 1.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds. Kiree Huie is putting up a team-leading 6.5 rebounds per contest. And he is contributing 12 points and 0.9 assists, making 54.9% of his shots from the floor. Maleek Arington leads the Bengals in assists (4.2 per game), and puts up 9.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. He also averages 2.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Miguel Tomley gives the Bengals 10.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He also delivers 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
What you need to know about the Portland State Vikings
Last season, 10 of Portland State’s conference games hit the over. The Vikings are 241st in the nation with 72.5 points per game this season. At the other end, they rank 143rd with 69.9 points allowed per game. Portland State has been thriving in terms of rebounding this year, ranking best in college basketball in boards per game () and best in rebounds allowed per contest ().
When playing at home, the Vikings are averaging 15 more points per game (83) than they are away from home (68). Portland State is sinking 7.8 threes per game (159th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while owning a 32.6% three-point percentage (224th-ranked). The Vikings rank fifth-worst in the nation with a 38.5% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, they are ceding 5.9 threes per game (95th-ranked in college basketball).
What you need to know about the Idaho State Bengals
Idaho State’s conference games went over the point total 11 out of 19 times last year. Offensively the Bengals are the 310th-ranked squad in the nation (68.7 points per game). On defense they are 123rd (69 points allowed per game). In 2023-24, Idaho State is best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game) and best in rebounds conceded ().
At home the Bengals are putting up 75 points per game, 10.1 more than they are averaging on the road (64.9). At 6.3 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 32.1% from beyond the arc, Idaho State is 280th and 255th in college basketball, respectively, in those categories. In 2023-24 the Bengals are second-best in college basketball in 3-pointers allowed (4.1 per game) and 164th in defensive 3-point percentage (33%).
Portland State vs. Idaho State Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Portland State, and we expect that Idaho State will cover the spread (Portland State -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 140 points.
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