Portland State Vikings Face the Montana Grizzlies: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

The Montana Grizzlies will be trying to slam the Portland State Vikings on Thursday when the teams tip off at Dahlberg Arena in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Portland State Vikings opened as 9-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Portland State Vikings vs Montana Grizzlies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Montana Grizzlies battles the Portland State Vikings, currently sitting with a 5-7 mark (3-5 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-6 for the Montana Grizzlies and 4-4 for the Portland State Vikings.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 227-ranked Montana Grizzlies and the No. 220-rated Portland State Vikings in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Portland State is ranked No. 91 in NCAA basketball at 38.5 per game. Contrast that with Montana's No. 189 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Montana is the No. 101-ranked team in the country at 7.38 per game, while Portland State rates No. 195 at 6 per game.