The Portland State Vikings (6-6) and their sensational offense host the Northern Colorado Bears (7-4) and their stifling defense. The game is scheduled to start at 5:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Northern Colorado Bears at Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Vikings defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 76-66, while the Bears easily got past the South Dakota Coyotes 87-68.
Northern Colorado dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 15.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 29.0). For those same stats, South Dakota recorded marks of 15.8 and 17.2, respectively. The Vikings, on the other hand, had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.479) and had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.218). Sal Nuhu had a good game for Portland State, putting up 18 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Northern Colorado received a boost from Jonah Radebaugh, who finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.
The Bears dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Northern Colorado won 80-62. Northern Colorado’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Portland State. The Bears had a rate of 0.615 while the Vikings posted a mark of 0.415. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Portland State currently ranks 51st in offensive efficiency and Northern Colorado ranks 50th in defensive efficiency.
Northern Colorado vs. Portland State Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Colorado ranks first in assists allowed per game (6.5) while Portland State ranks 210th (16.7).
- The Vikings rank 38th in rebounds per game (40.0) while the Bears rank 107th (36.9).
- Northern Colorado ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Portland State ranks 98th (3.6).
- The Bears rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while the Vikings rank 155th (21.1).
- Portland State ranks 25th in steals per game (9.2) while Northern Colorado ranks 148th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
