| MATCHUP | Portland State Vikings | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-6 | 9-16 |
| Where | J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ | |
| When | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Portland State vs Northern Arizona Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have a 9-16 overall record this season and a 3-9 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 72-53 road loss against Weber State and their previous four games were a 79-73 road loss against Idaho State, a 79-62 home loss against Idaho, a 92-86 home win against Eastern Washington and an 81-77 home win against Northern Colorado.
Offensively, Northern Arizona averages 72.5 points per game, while allowing 76 points per game defensively. The Lumberjacks shoot with 47% from the field and grab 30.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Ryan Abelman leads Northern Arizona in scoring, rebounding and assists, with an average of 11.4 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game and 2.1 assists per game, while shooting with 40.2% from the field and 89.7% from the free throw line.
Portland State Vikings Preview
The Portland State Vikings have a 16-6 overall record this season and a 10-1 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 74-73 road win against Sacramento State and their previous four games were an 88-65 home win against Idaho State, a 63-54 home win against Montana State, a 64-60 home loss against Montana and a 69-66 road loss against Idaho.
Offensively, Portland State averages 78.4 points per game, while allowing 69.5 points per game defensively. The Vikings shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively.
Terri Miller Jr. is the team’s leading scorer with an average of 19.5 points per game, while shooting with 52% from the field and 68.9% from the free throw line. Tre-Vaughn Minott is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.7 per game. Jaylin Henderson leads the team in assists made with 6.1 per game.
Portland State Vikings @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Trends: February 12, 2026
Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win
- The home team has won four of the last five games between Portland State and Northern Arizona.
- Portland State has lost three of its last four night games at Findlay Toyota Court.
- The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Portland State and Northern Arizona.
Why the Portland State Vikings will win
- Portland State has won 10 of its last 11 games.
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last four games following a road loss.
- Portland State has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against Northern Arizona.
Portland State vs Northern Arizona Prediction
In this Portland State vs Northern Arizona Prediction, Portland State is coming as -7.5 road favorites. Portland State has been the better team this season and have been excellent against the spread, with a 15-4 ATS record. They have been red-hot lately, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, while Northern Arizona is just 3-7 in its last 10 games. Portland State has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a +8.9 point differential and a top-100 offense in the entire nation. The value here lies with the road team, so take Portland State and lay the points on the road.