Portland State vs Montana Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Portland State Vikings and the Montana Grizzlies meet Saturday in college basketball action from Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. Here’s a Portland State vs Montana prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Portland State vs Montana pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Vikings limped to a 6-5 record across the first 11 games, but then hit a nice win streak that lasted from New Year’s Day to January 29 with a loss to Montana. After that came a 5-2 stretch with wins over Montana State, Idaho State, Sacramento State, Northern Arizona and Idaho. Over the first 26 games of the season that would give Portland State an 18-8 overall run.

On Thursday versus Montana State, the Vikings was in trouble by the end of the first half, sporting a 43-34 deficit. Portland State continued to struggle in the second half, hitting a 41-35 deficit on the way to an 84-69 loss on the road in the end. Terri Miller was the team’s leading scorer in the defeat with 28 points and four rebounds while Jaylin Henderson added 19 points.

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview

Over on the Montana side, they were able to keep a .500 record through their first 18 games at 9-9 overall. Next came wins over Northern Arizona, Weber State, Idaho State and Portland State. The next six games were a 1-5 stretch though, featuring losses to Sacramento State, Eastern Washington, Montana State, Idaho State and Weber State for a 14-14 record in 28 games.

Matched up against Sacramento State on Thursday the Grizzlies were looking good at the break on a 42-32 advantage. Montana cruised through the second half on a 41-39 run and finished off the victory on their home court 81-73 in the end. Money Williams led the team with his 20 points, three rebounds and three assists while Brooklyn Hicks added 16 points and five rebounds.

Portland State Vikings @ Montana Grizzlies Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won seven of its last eight day games against the Big Sky Conference at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
• Portland State has lost each of its last four games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Montana has won the first half in each of its last five games against Portland State.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won seven of its last nine day games.
• Montana has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Portland State vs Montana Prediction

I’ll lean toward Portland State but you could call it either way. The Vikings need to bounce back after a bad loss to Montana State this week, though. Portland State hit 44.8 percent from the field in that one with 50 percent (9-of-18) from outside and a 29-24 edge on the boards. The Vikings gave up 51.8 percent shooting on the other side though, and coughed up 15 turnovers along the way. Portland State is just 1-3 in their last four games, posting fewer than 70 points in each of those losses.

Back on January 29 when these teams last met, the Vikings took a 64-60 loss at home. In that one Portland State shot a pretty miserable 38.3 percent from the field and 18.8 percent (3-of-16) from outside. The rebounding wasn’t too bad and Portland State came up with 10 steals but also coughed up 17 turnovers in the defeat. The Vikings do have some things to work on for this rematch but I think they’ve got a decent shot.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Portland State Vikings +1.5