The Weber State Wildcats (9-6, 3-1 BigSky) and the Portland State Vikings (6-8, 1-2 BigSky), who both like to play fast, will battle at Peter W Stott Center. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Weber State Wildcats at Portland State Vikings ATS Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last outing, they were beaten by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 90-82. Southern Utah’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Weber State. The Thunderbirds had a rate of 9.9 (better than their season average of 16.4), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 11.9. Brekkott Chapman had a good performance for Weber State, putting up 11 points and 15 rebounds.
The Vikings won a close one over the Montana Grizzlies in their last outing, 77-74. Portland State held the Grizzlies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.432 (below their season average of 0.572). Montana, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.390 (above their season average of 0.229). Holland Woods was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won both matchups against the Vikings last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Weber State won 95-86. Weber State did a terrific job of making free throws (17-22; 77.3 percent). Portland State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.5 vs. 21.4).
Jerrick Harding has averaged 20 points,1.2 steals over the last five games for Weber State.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this showdown that features two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Portland State currently ranks 31st in possessions per game (75.0) and Weber State is 28th (75.2). Additionally, the Wildcats rank 25th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Vikings rank 33rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.5 percent).
Weber State Wildcats at Portland State Vikings Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Portland State ranks fifth in rebounds per game (43.6) while Weber State ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Vikings rank ninth in steals per game (9.8) while the Wildcats rank 159th (5.3).
Weber State ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Portland State ranks 124th (4.1).
The Wildcats allow the 32nd-fewest three pointers per game (19.1) while the Vikings rank 47th (19.9).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 8.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
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