Montana Grizzlies vs. Portland State Vikings Free Prediction 01/30/20

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The Montana Grizzlies (11-9, 7-2 BigSky) will be at The Viking Pavilion to take on the Portland State Vikings (10-12, 4-6 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 10:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Montana Grizzlies vs. Portland State Vikings ATS Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Vikings fell to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 84-82, while the Grizzlies were defeated by the Weber State Wildcats, 87-85.

Montana had a turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 16.8) while Portland State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 27.8). Portland State’s Sal Nuhu had a good outing, recording 18 points and 15 rebounds. Montana, meanwhile, rallied around Sayeed Pridgett, who put up 33 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Pridgett led the Grizzlies to an 85-70 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists. Montana had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.689 vs. 0.406). Portland State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.0 vs. 17.4).

The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Portland State in this battle. The Vikings currently rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.8 percent), while Montana ranks 149th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.8 percent).

Montana at Portland State Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Portland State ranks 64th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Montana ranks 260th (32.3).
  • The Vikings rank 223rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while the Grizzlies rank 278th (16.1).
  • Portland State ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Montana ranks 85th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • The Grizzlies rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Vikings rank 234th (16.0).
  • Portland State ranks 47th in steals per game (8.0) while Montana ranks 143rd (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (12.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
  • The Vikings have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Portland State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.