Expect a fast-paced game when the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (12-11, 7-7 BigSky) travel to Portland State to take on the Vikings (10-14, 5-8 BigSky). Action starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Vikings defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 103-94, while the Thunderbirds lost to the Sacramento State Hornets, 84-73.
Portland State played a nearly flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 16.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.652 (above their season average of 0.471). For those same stats, Northern Arizona was 17.5 and 0.581, respectively. Southern Utah, meanwhile, held Sacramento State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 29.3). Portland State’s Holland Woods had a solid performance, putting up 27 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. Southern Utah was led by Harrison Butler, who contributed eight points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jacob Calloway led the Thunderbirds to an 83-69 victory. He produced 16 points and five assists. Southern Utah’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Portland State. The Thunderbirds had a rate of 0.630 while the Vikings posted a mark of 0.431.
There should be plenty of transition action in this matchup that showcases two of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Portland State currently ranks 50th in possessions per game (72.6) and Southern Utah is 20th (74.6).
Southern Utah at Portland State Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 12th in rebounds per game (40.4) while Southern Utah ranks 255th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Vikings average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. The Thunderbirds rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Southern Utah ranks 178th in assists per game (12.6) while Portland State ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- The Vikings rank 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Thunderbirds rank 177th (23.0).
- Portland State ranks 16th in steals per game (8.7) while Southern Utah ranks 135th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Thunderbirds’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 0.5 for the season.
