The Portland State Vikings and Seattle U Redhawks meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Redhawk Center. Here’s a Seattle vs Portland State Prediction. This article will include a Seattle vs Portland State Pick.
Portland State Vikings Betting Preview
The Portland State Vikings beat Wofford and Utah Tech, and they play Denver, Pacific, and Cal State Bakersfield next. The Portland State Vikings are averaging 85.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Jaylin Henderson is averaging 15.6 points and 1.1 assists, while Isaiah Johnson is averaging 11.6 points and 6 rebounds. Shane Nowell is the third double-digit scorer and Terri Miller Jr. is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Portland State Vikings are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Portland State Vikings are allowing 44.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Seattle U Redhawks Betting Preview
The Seattle U Redhawks lost to Furman and Duke, and they play UTEP, Western Kentucky, and UIC next. The Seattle U Redhawks are averaging 70 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe is averaging 13.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while John Christofilis is averaging 10.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. Paris Dawson is dishing 1.7 assists, and Maleek Arington is dishing 5.1 assists. The Seattle U Redhawks are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Seattle U Redhawks are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Redhawks will win
- Seattle has won five of its last six home games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Portland State has lost three of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.
- Portland State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against the Western Athletic Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- Seattle ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (62.9%).
- Seattle ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.6).
- Portland State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (44.1%).
- Portland State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.6).
Seattle vs Portland State Prediction
The Seattle U Redhawks are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but they haven’t been impressive so far this season, and they have little offense to speak of. The Portland State Vikings can control the pace and score, which could make Seattle uncomfortable. Also, Portland State gave Washington State a run earlier this season and beat Wofford outright as 6-point dogs. Portland State isn’t a pushover. Give me the points.