The Portland State Vikings (0-1) welcome the UC Riverside Highlanders (0-1) to Peter W Stott Center for their home opener. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Portland State Vikings ATS Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last outing, they were topped by the Oregon State Beavers, 72-59. Oregon State’s 9.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UC Riverside, who had a mark of 15.4. Dikymbe Martin was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Vikings lost big to the No. 14 Oregon Ducks in their last contest, 84-57. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Oregon’s largest advantages. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Portland State had just 16. With 11 points and five rebounds, Portland State’s Jamie Orme put together a good game.
The Vikings won the only contest against the Highlanders last season, 94-82. The Vikings had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.1 vs. 23.7) and had a better turnover percentage (21.5 vs. 23.4).
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Portland State in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, the Vikings rank 14th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 percent), while UC Riverside ranks 300th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent). It could also be a sloppy game for the Highlanders’ offense, which ranks 267th in ball security (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Vikings, which has forced the fifth-most turnovers in the country (23.6 percent).
UC Riverside at Portland State Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Portland State averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. UC Riverside ranks 291st in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
The Vikings rank 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Highlanders rank 252nd (19.4).
Portland State averages 9.7 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the country. UC Riverside ranks 199th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Vikings rank 36th in assists per game (15.9) while the Highlanders rank 228th (12.5).
UC Riverside ranks 172nd in blocks per game (3.0) while Portland State ranks 220th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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