The Portland State Vikings (4-3) take on the Portland Pilots (5-4) at the Peter W Stott Center. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Portland Pilots at Portland State Vikings Free Prediction
The Pilots come in on a high note after topping the Multnomah Lions in their last contest, 111-103. The Pilots had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 12.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.092). With 37 points on 17-for-25 shooting, Josh McSwiggan was Portland’s high scorer.
In the Vikings’ previous outing, they lost big to the No. 14 Oregon Ducks, 84-57. One of Oregon’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Portland State had just 16. Portland State’s Jamie Orme contributed 11 points and five rebounds in the game.
The Vikings won the only contest against the Pilots last season, 80-75. The Vikings’ 13.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pilots, who had a mark of 20.1.
Portland State could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Dating back to last season, Portland State ranks 51st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Portland has forced the 18th-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent).
Portland Pilots vs. Portland State Vikings Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Portland State ranks 19th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Portland ranks 309th (32.6).
The Vikings average 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 39th in the country. The Pilots rank 307th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
Portland State ranks 31st in assists per game (16.0) while Portland ranks 288th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Vikings rank first in steals per game (10.3) while the Pilots rank 240th (5.3).
Portland ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Portland State ranks 235th (4.3).
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