The Idaho Vandals will be trying to slam the Portland State Vikings on Saturday when the teams tip off at Cowan Spectrum in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Idaho Vandals were listed as -4-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Portland State Vikings vs Idaho Vandals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland State Vikings will look to cover the spread vs the Idaho Vandals on Saturday, as the Vikings are 10-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Vandals are 5-5 ATS. Portland State is 7-4-1 against the total, while Idaho is 5-5 versus the total betting line.
The Vandals - Vikings odds would favor the Vikings if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Idaho is rated No. 76 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Portland State is at No. 43.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Idaho has the nation's No. 174-rated offensive output, at 72.87 PPG. The visiting Portland State Vikings defense ranks No. 235 allowing on average 78.07 PPG. The Vandals FG% has averaged 45.05% so far, less than the Idaho Vikings marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.32% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Portland State got 21 points from Deontae North but lost anyway, 81-74, to Eastern Washington on Thursday at Reese Court.
Idaho earned a 69-68 victory over Sacramento State on Thursday, getting 21 points from Victor Sanders at Cowan Spectrum.
Next Betting Matchups
Portland State home to Montana State, Thursday, January 11th
Idaho at Eastern Washington, Friday, January 12th