Idaho State vs Portland State Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 1/21/23
Portland State Vikings (8-11) vs. Idaho State Bengals (7-12)
January 21, 2023 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Idaho State Bengals -1.5 / Portland State Vikings +1.5; Over/Under: +145.5
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The Portland State Vikings and Idaho State Bengals meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Reed Gym. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Portland State Vikings Preview
The Portland State Vikings are averaging 77.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Cameron Parker is averaging 14.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Jorell Saterfield is averaging 14.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Hunter Woods is the third double-digit scorer and Isiah Kirby is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Portland State Vikings are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Portland State Vikings are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.
The Idaho State Bengals Preview
The Idaho State Bengals are averaging 68.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Brock Mackenzie is averaging 12.6 points and 1.4 assists, while Miguel Tomley is averaging 12.3 points and 4 rebounds. Jared Rodriguez is the third double-digit scorer and Kolby Lee is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Idaho State Bengals are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Idaho State Bengals are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.2 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Bengals are 14-35-2 ATS in their last 51 home games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 6-1 in Vikings last 7 Saturday games. The over is 11-4 in Bengals last 15 overall. The road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
Neither of these teams are playing well entering this contest, but Idaho State has a clear edge at home and is also a team that wins by an average of 8.6 points at home. Portland State has had no success on the road and loses in the underdog role by an average of 8.5 points. Idaho State isn’t good, but if it’s going to get a feel good win, this would be it.
