Expect a fast-paced game when the Weber State Wildcats (9-6, 3-1 BigSky) travel to Portland State to take on the Vikings (6-8, 1-2 BigSky). The game gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Weber State Wildcats vs. Portland State Vikings ATS Odds
In their last game, the Vikings edged the Montana Grizzlies, 77-74, while the Wildcats fell to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 90-82.
Portland State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Montana. The Vikings had a rate of 0.459 (below their season average of 0.461), while the Grizzlies posted a mark of 0.432 (below their season average of 0.572). Weber State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 vs. 21.4). Holland Woods had a solid performance for Portland State, recording 28 points. Brekkott Chapman fueled Weber State with 11 points and 15 rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, Weber State won 95-86. Weber State did a fantastic job of making free throws (17-22; 77.3 percent). Portland State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.5 vs. 21.4). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Jerrick Harding has taken his game to another level as of late for Weber State, averaging 20 points,1.2 steals over the last five games.
There could be plenty of transition action in this contest that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Portland State ranks 31st in possessions per game (75.0) and Weber State is 28th (75.2). Moreover, the Wildcats rank 25th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Vikings rank 33rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.5 percent).
Weber State at Portland State Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Portland State averages 43.6 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. Weber State ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Wildcats are 32nd in the country with 19.1 three pointers allowed per game while the Vikings are 47th with 19.9 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Vikings rank ninth in steals per game (9.8) while the Wildcats rank 159th (5.3).
- Weber State ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Portland State ranks 124th (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 8.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
