Portland State vs Idaho State Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

The Portland State Vikings are visiting the Idaho State Bengals on Thursday, February 20th at the Reed Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Portland State Vikings vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction. We will examine:

The Idaho State Bengals’ recent form and player performance

The Portland State Vikings’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Idaho State Bengals

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Portland State Vikings

Recent betting trends in games played between the Portland State Vikings and Idaho State Bengals

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Portland State Vikings vs Idaho State Bengals game

Idaho State Bengals Preview

The Idaho State Bengals have an 11-13 record this season and are sitting in 5th place in the Big Sky. The Bengals are coming off a 69-74 loss in Montana State. The Bengals are 13-8 against the spread, and 13-8 in over/under, while having an 8-3 home record.

Offensively, Idaho State is averaging 74.1 points per game, which ranks 177th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.9 points per game (125th). The Bengals shoot 42.6% from the field (297th) and 33.5% from beyond the arc (207th). The Bengals shoot 74.1% from the free-throw line (103rd) and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game (43rd).

Dylan Darling leads Idaho State in scoring with an average of 19.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and a team-high 5.5 assists, while Jake O’Neil adds 13 points and a team-high 9.9 rebounds per game. Idaho State will face Sacramento State following this one.

Portland State Vikings Preview

The Portland State Vikings have a 16-10 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big Sky. Portland State is coming off an 82-71 win over Northern Colorado. The Vikings are 15-8 against the spread, and 11-12 in over/under while having a 5-8 road record.

Offensively, Portland State is averaging 77.3 points per game, which ranks 96th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70 points per game (128th). The Vikings shoot 48.4% from the field (28th) and 33.9% from beyond the arc (185th). The Vikings shoot 63.5% from the free throw line (358th) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (105th).

Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring this season, with an average of 14 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Terri Miller adds 11.2 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• The home team has won seven of Portland State’s last eight games.
• Portland State has lost each of its last three road games following a home win.
• The home team has won the first half in seven of Portland State’s last eight games.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last five games against Idaho State following a home win.
• Idaho State has lost three of its last four games.
• Portland State has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Reed Gymnasium.

Portland State Vikings vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction

Portland State is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against Idaho State, and are 7-2 against the spread. Under is 8-2 in their 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Portland State won 76-59 at home, covering the spread, and the game went under the point total.

In this Portland State Vikings vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction, Idaho State is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Portland State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, but have been below average on the road. the Vikings have been playing good basketball lately, as they are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games, while the Bengals are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Portland State has been dominating Idaho State in recent years, including a 17-point victory earlier this season. Take the Portland State Vikings and lay the points at home.