The Idaho Vandals host Portland State on Saturday, looking to build on their 15-11 mark against the 13-12 Vikings in college hoops action at Cowan Spectrum.

The Vandals are 15-11 so far on the season, and 12-9 ATS vs. the number. The Vikings, meanwhile, are 13-12 and 12-8 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Idaho go 11-10 and the Vikings go 10-10 on the totals.



View Portland State vs Idaho Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to back visiting Portland State before tip-off in this one will find them as 7.5-point underdogs.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Vandals at No. 161 and the Vikings at No. 157 heading into this contest. Handicapping models at Odds Shark project a 75-74 result in favor of the Vikings.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Idaho's No. 187-rated squad against Portland State's No. 142-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Idaho rates No. 132 in the country with 6.5 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 246 nationally with 5.3 per match.

Defensively, Portland State features the nation's No. 321-rated defense on the road, allowing 78.6 points per game. Idaho, meanwhile, comes in at No. 226 nationally in scoring at home.

Portland State was an 85-67 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Sacramento State. They covered the 7.5-point spread as favorites. Portland State got 17 points from Chehales Tapscott en route to an 85-67 victory over Sacramento State on Wednesday at Stott Center.

In their last action, Idaho was a 73-64 Sportsbook at home against Louisiana Tech. They covered the 8-point spread as favorites. Idaho got 14 points from Deremy Geiger en route to a 73-64 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday at Cowan Spectrum.


Portland State Vikings Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento State are 6-4
After playing Sacramento State are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Idaho Vandals Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Utah State are 5-5
After playing Louisiana Tech are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few Vikings at Vandals trends to consider:
Portland State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland State's last 6 games on the road
Portland State is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Idaho is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Idaho is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Portland State at Sacramento State, Thursday, February 23
Idaho at Utah State, Friday, February 24