Portland State vs Idaho Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Portland State vs Idaho for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 6th, at the ICCU Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Vikings’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Vandals’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Portland State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho

-Recent betting trends in games played between Portland State and Idaho

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

Portland State is Struggling

Portland State is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Montana, they lost 92-78 and in the last game against Montana State, they lost 74-73. In the second half, they scored 38 points, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing. Terri Miller Jr put up 25 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least at least In this game a faster start is going to be a key. 

Portland State currently sits with a 13-9 record overall and they have gone 12-7 against the spread. The over has hit in 10 of the 19 games so far this season. Portland State is averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 85th in the league while the defense is ranked 165th. They have a shot a high percentage at 48.59 percent which is 26th in the league. 

Why Portland State Will Beat Idaho

• Portland State has won nine of its last 10 games against Idaho.

Can Idaho Play Better Defense?

Idaho in the last game faced off against Idaho State and they didn’t play well enough. Idaho scored 71 points while the defense gave up 78 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 39-29 and that led to the defeat. Kolton Mitchell had a strong game putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. It wasn’t the offense that was the difference, it was the defense that struggled. 

Idaho sits with a 10-13 record overall, and they have only gone 9-10-2 against the spread. Idaho is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. The offense is ranked 186th in the league while the defense is ranked 276th. They are averaging 56.91 field goals attempted per game which is 267th. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 11.5 points while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Idaho will take on Sacramento State after this game.

Why Idaho Will Beat Portland State

• Portland State has lost each of its last nine Thursday night road games against the Big Sky Conference.
• The home team has won each of Portland State’s last four games.
• Portland State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine Thursday night road games against the Big Sky Conference.

Portland State vs Idaho Prediction

Give me the over here. Portland State and Idaho are both good offense teams, but both defenses are a major issue, and that will continue to be the case here. Portland State is averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. Idaho is averaging 74.4 points per game and they are also going to run up the score here. Neither team is going to play any defense, and this game is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.