The Portland State Vikings will be trying to slam the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday when the teams tip off at Peter W Stott Center in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks were listed as -1.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Portland State Vikings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 3-3-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Portland State Vikings are 3-2-1 ATS. North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 3-4 on betting the total; Portland State Vikings are 4-2.
The Vikings - Fighting Hawks odds would favor the Fighting Hawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Portland State is rated No. 179 in the current Odds Shark poll, while North Dakota is at No. 126.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Portland State's No. 7 nationally ranked offense (89.91 points per game) against a North Dakota Fighting Hawks defense that sits as the No. 123 at 69.6 PPG. The Portland State Vikings have been averaging 50.82% from the field, more than the Fighting Hawks have managed so far this season (47.93% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
North Dakota got 18 points from Quinton Hooker but lost anyway, 84-73, to Iowa on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Portland State cruised to victory on Thursday, running Walla Walla out of the gym and running up a 118-59 score at Peter W Stott Center.
Next Betting Matchups
North Dakota at Sacramento State, Saturday, December 31st
Portland State at Northern Colorado, Saturday, December 31st