Portland State vs Montana State Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Portland State vs Montana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th at Worthington Arena in Bozeman, Montana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Portland State Vikings are 18-8 (12-3) this season after they lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 67-55 in their last game. Portland State trailed 31-30 at halftime and they only scored 25 points in the second half in the loss. The Vikings shot 31% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. Terri Miller Jr led Portland State with 21 points and five rebounds, while Jaylin Henderson added 11 points and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Portland State defeated Idaho by a score of 77-67, but lost to Northern Colorado by a score of 77-65 before that. The Vikings have scored 76.8 points per game with 37.3 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.5 points against per game this season. Terri Miller Jr is averaging 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Jaylin Henderson is averaging 17.7 points and 5.9 assists per game for the Vikings. Portland State is shooting 46.7% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats are 15-13 (9-6) this year after they lost to Idaho State by a score of 91-76 in their last game. Montana State trailed 50-30 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Bobcats shot 42% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Patrick McMahon led Montana State with 35 points and three rebounds, while Christian King added 17 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Montana State lost to Weber State by a score of 82-79, but did beat Montana by a score of 82-71 before that. The Bobcats have scored 77.8 points per game with 32.9 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.9 points against per game this season. Jed Miller is averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Patrick McMahon is averaging 14.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Montana State is shooting 46.2% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana State has won 12 of its last 13 night games at Worthington Arena following a road loss.
• Portland State has lost each of its last six games at Worthington Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Portland State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

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

Total Points Facts

• Each of Montana State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of Portland State’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.

Portland State vs Montana State Prediction 

Montana State comes into this matchup with the home court advantage, but they have lost three of their last four games. The Bobcats are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 91 and 82 points in their last two games. Portland State has lost two of their last three games, but they are still 12-3 in conference play. The Vikings are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in three of their last four. Portland State has been the better team all season and I think they will take advantage of a struggling Montana State defense. Take the Vikings here.

David Racey's Pick: Portland State +2.5