Portland State (16-12) vs Montana State (12-16)
February 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Portland State -3.5 — Over/Under: 139.5
The Montana State Bobcats are visiting the Portland State Vikings on Thursday, February 27th at the Viking Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings Prediction. We will examine:
The Portland State Vikings recent form and player performance
The Montana State Bobcats recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Portland State Vikings
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Montana State Bobcats
Recent betting trends in games played between Montana State Bobcatsand Portland State Vikings
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings game
Portland State Vikings Preview
The Portland State Vikings have a 16-12 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Big Sky. Portland State is coming off a 58-60 loss in Weber State. The Vikings are 15-10 against the spread, and 12-13 in over/under, while having a 10-1 home record.
Offensively, Portland State is averaging 76.5 points per game, which ranks 113th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.1 points per game (128th). The Vikings shoot with 48.1% from the field (33rd), and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (222nd). The Vikings shoot with 63.2% from the free throw line (358th), and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game (117th).
Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring this season, with an average of 13.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Terri Miller adds 11.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Montana State Bobcats Preview
The Montana State Bobcats have a 12-16 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the Big Sky. Montana State is coming off an 85-89 loss by Montana. The Bobcats are 10-17 against the spread, and 14-13 in over/under, while having a 2-13 road record.
Offensively, Montana State averaging 72 points per game, which ranks 245th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.6 points per game (143rd). The Bobcats shoot with 44.9% from the field (174th), and with 34.1% from beyond the arc (181st). The Bobcats shoot with 73.2% from the free throw line (136th), and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game (330th).
Brandon Walker leads Montana State in scoring this season, with an average of 14.7 points and a team-high 4.8 rebounds, while Max Agbonkpolo adds 10.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland State Vikings will win
- Portland State has won each of its last nine home games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Montana State has lost nine of its last 10 road games.
- Portland State has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Montana State has won each of its last six night games against Portland State.
- Montana State has won the first half in each of its last four games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Portland State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (63.2%).
- Portland State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- Montana State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.6).
- Montana State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.0%).
Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings Prediction
Montana State is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against Portland State, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Montana State won 74-73 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings Prediction, Portland State is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Portland State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been almost perfect at home, while on the other hand, Montana State is struggling mightily on the road. Portland State is 4-0 in their last 4 home games, having covered the spread in all, while on the other hand, Montana State is 0-3 against the spread in their last 3 road games. Take the better team, in better form, playing at home. Take the Portland State Vikings and lay the points at home.