The Idaho State Bengals will try to cover the point spread at Holt Arena on Thursday when they get a visit from the Portland State Vikings in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Idaho State Bengals as -1.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Portland State Vikings vs Idaho State Bengals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland State Vikings will look to cover the spread vs the Idaho State Bengals on Thursday, as the Vikings are 7-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bengals are 13-5 ATS. Portland State is 7-10 against the total, while Idaho State is 8-10 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 109 (Idaho State) and the No. 170 (Portland State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Idaho State has the nation's No. 117-rated offensive output, at 74.59 PPG. The visiting Portland State Vikings defense ranks No. 202 allowing on average 75.48 PPG. The Bengals FG% has averaged 43.51% so far, less than the Idaho State Vikings marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.57% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Portland State suffered a 82-80 loss against Montana on Saturday, getting 17 points from Donivine Stewart in a losing effort at Peter W Stott Center.
Idaho State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Northern Colorado out of the gym and running up a 90-57 score at Butler-Hancock Hall.
Next Betting Matchups
Portland State at Weber State, Saturday, February 13th
Idaho State at Sacramento State, Saturday, February 13th