The Portland State Vikings (11-12, 5-6 BigSky) will be at Centrum Arena to take on the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (13-9, 6-5 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Portland State Vikings vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Thunderbirds were beaten by the Northern Colorado Bears, 68-60, while the Vikings beat the Montana Grizzlies, 88-81.
Portland State played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.377 (above their season average of 0.200) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (below their season average of 38.8). For those same stats, Montana had marks of 0.193 and 21.4, respectively. Southern Utah, meanwhile, held Northern Colorado to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.0 (below their season average of 26.4). Southern Utah was lifted by Andre Adams, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Holland Woods had a good outing for Portland State, finishing with 39 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, John Knight III led the Thunderbirds to an 83-81 victory. He notched a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Southern Utah’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Portland State. The Thunderbirds had a rate of 0.263, while the Vikings posted a mark of 0.096.
Southern Utah appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Thunderbirds rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.444), while Portland State is 213th in effective field goal percentage (0.492). Moreover, the Vikings, who rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 percent), will face a tough test against the Thunderbirds, who rank 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
Portland State Vikings at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Utah ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Portland State ranks 238th (16.0).
- The Vikings are 23rd in the NCAA with 18.0 three pointers allowed per game while the Thunderbirds are 56th with 19.5 three pointers allowed per game.
- Portland State averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 37th in the country. Southern Utah ranks 64th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Thunderbirds rank 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Vikings rank 138th (34.9).
- Portland State averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. Southern Utah ranks 141st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 2.7 for the season.
