Northern Arizona vs Portland State Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Arizona vs Portland State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Portland State Vikings Preview

Portland State Vikings have a 10-5 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the Big Sky. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off a 96-69 home win against Sacramento State. Their previous three games were a 93-87 away win against Idaho State, a 95-90 away win against Weber State and a 63-61 away loss against Tulane.

Offensively, Portland State averages 83.3 points per game, while allowing 72.9 points per game defensively. The Vikings shoot with 48% from the field and grab 39.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.4 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring, with an average of 19 points per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 80% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 6.1 per game. Tre-Vaughn Minott is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.2 per game.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Preview

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have a 6-12 record this season and are sitting in the 10th place of the Big Sky. They have a 0-8 road record and are coming off a 81-79 home loss against Idaho State. Their previous three games were a 78-65 home loss against Weber State, a 77-68 away loss against Montana State and a 78-64 away loss against Montana.

Offensively, Northern Arizona averages 73.7 points per game, while allowing 75.2 points per game defensively. The Lumberjacks shoot with 47% from the field and grab 33.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.7 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.

Zack Davidson leads Northern Arizona in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 61.7% from the field and 46.3% from the free throw line. Traivar Jackson is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Kavon Bradford leads the team in assists with 2.4 per game.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks @ Portland State Vikings Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last 14 games against Conference opponents at Viking Pavilion.
• Northern Arizona has lost each of its last eight games at Viking Pavilion.
• Northern Arizona has lost the first half in each of its last eight games at Viking Pavilion.

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

• Northern Arizona has won three of its last four games against Portland State following a road loss.
• Portland State has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last eight day games between Northern Arizona and Portland State have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of Northern Arizona’s last seven games have produced a total of 142+ points.

Northern Arizona vs Portland State Prediction

In this Northern Arizona vs Portland State Prediction, Portland State is coming as -12 home favorites. Portland State has been the better team this season, as they have a better overall record and have been almost perfect at home, while Northern Arizona has been winless on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in opposite trajectories, as Portland State is 7-3 in its last 10 games and an almost perfect 8-1 against the spread. On the flip side, Northern Arizona is 2-8 in its last 10 and 3-6 against the spread, so I expect the hosts to dominate this game. Take Portland State and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland State -12