Idaho Vandals (11-19) vs. Portland State Vikings (16-14)
March 4, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Portland State Vikings -6; Over/Under: +139
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The Idaho Vandals and Portland State Vikings face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at the Stott Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Idaho vs Portland State prediction.
Idaho Looks to Bounce Back
Idaho faced off against Montana in the last game and it was an ugly game. Idaho scored 57 points while the defense gave up 80 points and that led to the 23 point defeat. EJ Neal had a strong game putting up 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Idaho is averaging 68.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 152nd in the league. Quinn Denker is averaging 12.7 points while shooting 40 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from behind the three point line.
Portland State Has Lost Three Games in a Row
Portland State has lost three games in a row and they are really struggling heading into this game. In the last game against Sacramento State, Portland State scored 61 points but the defense gave up 73 points. KJ Allen had a strong game putting up 10 points and five rebounds. Portland State is averaging 71.6 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. KJ Allen is averaging 12.5 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from behind the three point line.
Idaho vs Portland State Betting Prediction
These are two teams that are really struggling but the good news is one of these teams have has to come out on top. Portland State is averaging 71.6 points and they are the better offensive team, but I really don’t trust them here. Idaho is averaging 68.3 points and they are going to go over their season average. Idaho is going to get the job done here. Back Idaho against the spread here. This is one of the strongest college basketball plays on the slate.
