The Portland State Vikings (5-6) can lengthen a five-game home winning streak when they meet the Northern Colorado Bears (7-5, 1-0 BigSky) at Peter W Stott Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5:05 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears at Portland State Vikings Betting Prediction
The Bears will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Colorado College Tigers in their last game, 126-56. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 8.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.338 vs. 0.100). With 33 points on 11-for-15 shooting, Trent Harris was the game’s high scorer.
In the Vikings’ last matchup, they were blown out by the No. 14 Oregon Ducks, 84-57. Getting to the free throw line was one of Oregon’s biggest strengths. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Portland State had just 16. Portland State’s Jamie Orme recorded 11 points and five rebounds in the game.
After the Bears won the lone contest against the Vikings last season, 85-78, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bears had a better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.523) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 28.9).
Jordan Davis has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Northern Colorado.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. The Vikings rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (44.8 percent), while Northern Colorado ranks 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Portland State Vikings Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Portland State ranks third in steals per game (10.5) while Northern Colorado ranks 185th (4.5).
The Vikings rank first in rebounds per game (46.1) while the Bears rank 123rd (36.6).
Northern Colorado ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Portland State ranks 83rd (24.3).
The Bears rank 111th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Vikings rank 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 9.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
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