Portland State Vikings (9-15) vs Weber State Wildcats (19-9)
Game Info: Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00 pm (The Viking Pavilion)
Betting Odds: Portland State Vikings +4 -- Over/Under: 150.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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Weber State faces Portland State on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at Viking Pavilion for a college basketball Big West matchup.
Weber State is coming off an 83-79 loss to Northern Colorado in its last game at home on February 19th. Weber State has now lost four of its last five games, as the Wildcats have struggled mightily down the stretch of the regular season. Weber State is still 19-9 overall this season and 12-5 in conference play, but with its recent losses, Weber State is now 1.5 games back in the Big West standings. Weber State's leading scorer so far this season has been G Koby McEwen, who has scored 18.0 points per game for the Wildcats. Weber State as a team has scored 77.2 points per game and has shot the ball at a 47.5% clip from the field. Weber State has also allowed 70.9 points per game to its opponents as well.
Portland State is coming off a 68-67 win over Northern Arizona in its last game at home on February 17th. Portland State snapped a two-game losing streak with the win and now the Vikings are just two games under .500 in Big West play. Portland State owns a 9-15 overall record, a 7-9 conference record, and has a strong 12-10-0 against the spread record as well. Portland State's leading scorer so far this season has been F Khalid Thomas, who has scored 11.0 points per game and has earned 5.9 rebounds per game as well for the Vikings. Portland State as a team has scored 72.9 points per game and has shot the ball at a 42.7% clip from the field. Portland State has also allowed 72.5 points per game to its opponents.
Weber State is a 4-point favorite and the total is set at 150.5. This should be a very high-scoring game as neither of these teams has been too sharp on the defensive end, but both can certainly score. Weber State could use a strong road win to get back into a rhythm, but it is not going to be easy. Portland State has been strong in similar spots as these and I think the Vikings get the cover at home.
Ron’s Pick Portland State +4
AUTHOR: Ron Romanelli
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