Northern Colorado vs Portland State Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Portland State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th at the Viking Pavilion in Portland, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview

The Northern Colorado Bears are 11-6 (1-3) this season after they lost to Weber State by a score of 76-71 in their last game. Northern Colorado led 37-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-34 in the second half for the loss. The Bears shot 46% from the field, 7% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Brock Wisne led Northern Colorado with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Quinn Denker added 17 points and seven assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northern Colorado defeated Idaho State by a score of 85-72, but lost to Montana by a score of 88-79 before that. The Bears have scored 84.6 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.4 points against per game this season. Quinn Denker is averaging 17.4 points and 6.7 assists per game, while Brock Wisne is averaging 16.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Bears. Northern Colorado is shooting 49.1% from the field, 76.0% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this season. 

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Portland State Vikings are 9-5 (3-0) this year after they defeated Sacramento State by a score of 96-69 in their last game. Portland State led 46-32 at halftime and they scored 50 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Vikings shot 55% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jaylin Henderson led Portland State with 26 points and five assists, while Tre-Vaughn Minott added 23 points and 20 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Portland State defeated Idaho State by a score of 93-87 and Weber State by a score of 95-90. The Vikings have scored 83.3 points per game with 39.6 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.9 points against per game this season. Jaylin Henderson is averaging 19.0 points and 6.1 assists per game, while Terri Miller Jr is averaging 18.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Vikings. Portland State is shooting 48.4% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last 13 games against the Big Sky Conference at Viking Pavilion.
• Northern Colorado has lost four of its last five games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Portland State has won the first half in each of its last five night games against Northern Colorado at Viking Pavilion.

Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win

• Northern Colorado has won four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
• Portland State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Portland State’s last six night games against the Big Sky Conference at Viking Pavilion have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
• Each of Northern Colorado’s last four road games have produced a total of 164+ points.

Northern Colorado vs Portland State Prediction 

Portland State comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored at least 93 points in all three wins. The Vikings are shooting 48% from the field this year and they are 3-0 in conference play. Northern Colorado has dropped three of their last four games and they have allowed 88+ points in two of those three losses. The Bears are shooting 49% from the field, but I don’t trust their defense, especially on the road. Take Portland State here.

David Racey's Pick: Portland State -3.5