Northern Colorado vs Portland State Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Portland State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 15th, at the Stott Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Vikings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Portland State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northern Colorado and Portland State 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bears and Vikings.

Portland State’s Defense Stepped Up

Portland State sure stepped up in a big way in the last game against Northern Arizona. The defense gave up only 46 points, and that was enough for the 12-point victory. Terri Miller Jr had a strong game, putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists. There were 11 different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Eastern Washington, the defense wasn’t as good, and they ended up losing 72-67. 

Portland State sits with a 15-10 record overall and they have gone 14-8 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 6-1 straight up. Portland State is averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 101st while the defense is ranked 130th. The offense is going to need to jump out to a fast start, and really put the pressure on here. 

Why Portland State Will Beat Northern Colorado

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

Northern Colorado Keeps Winning

Northern Colorado keeps winning, and they have all kinds of confidence right now. In the last game against Sacramento State, Northern Colorado scored 77 points, and they ended up winning by 16 points. At halftime, they were up 45-25, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Isaiah Hawthorne had a strong game putting up  24 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that ended up putting up 11 points. Two games ago, against Montana State, Northern Colorado was able to secure a victory of 73-66. 

Northern Colorado sits with a 19-7 record overall, and they have gone 11-11-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 14 of the 23 games. Northern Colorado is averaging 81.2 points while their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 34th in the league while the defense is ranked 236th.  Isaiah Hawthorne has been the top player averaging 17.2 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Northern Colorado Will Beat Portland State

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

Northern Colorado vs Portland State Prediction

Northern Colorado and Portland State are going to be involved in a shootout here. Northern Colorado is averaging 81.2 points per game, and they are going to put on a show here with the offense. Portland State is averaging 77.1 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Neither team is going to play any defense here, and this game is going to go over the total.