Portland State vs Weber State Prediction 1/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Portland State vs Weber State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 1st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Weber State Wildcats Preview

Weber State Wildcats have a 6-7 record this season and are sitting in the 8th place of the Big Sky Conference. They have a 5-2 home record and are coming off a 103-64 home win against Lincoln (CA). Their previous three games were an 82-80 home loss against Utah Tech, a 90-74 away loss against Utah Valley, and a 64-60 away win against Kansas City.

Offensively, Weber State averages 83.5 points per game, while allowing 74 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 48% from the field and grab 40.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.

Jace Whiting leads Weber State in scoring, with an average of 13 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 76.2% from the free throw line. Malek Gomma leads the team in rebounds with 7.2 per game, while Tijan Saine Jr. adds a team-high 4.1 assists per game.

Portland State Vikings Preview

Portland State Vikings have a 6-5 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the Big Sky Conference. They have a 2-4 away record and are coming off a 63-61 away loss against Tulane. Their previous three games were an 84-73 away loss against Colorado, a 94-50 home win against George Fox, and a 60-55 home loss against Omaha.

Offensively, Portland State averages 80.2 points per game, while allowing 70.5 points per game defensively. The Vikings shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 8.0 steals per game defensively.

Terri Miller Jr. leads Portland State in scoring, with an average of 17.8 points per game, while shooting with 54.3% from the field and 71.9% from the free throw line. Tre-Vaughn Minott leads the team in rebounds with 7.7 per game, while Jaylin Henderson adds a team-high 6.1 assists per game.

Portland State Vikings @ Weber State Wildcats Betting Trends: January 1, 2026

Why the Weber State Wildcats will win

• The home team has won eight of the last nine games between Portland State and Weber State.
• Portland State has lost each of its last four games at Dee Events Center.
• Portland State has lost the first half in five of its last six road games.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Weber State has lost seven of its last nine games against Conference opponents at Dee Events Center.
• Portland State has won three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
• Weber State has lost the first half in each of its last four games against Conference opponents at Dee Events Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Portland State’s last five road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Five of Weber State’s last six games have produced a total of 153+ points.

Portland State vs Weber State Prediction

In this Portland State vs Weber State Prediction, Portland State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have similar overall record and both have exactly 6 wins this season, but Weber has been strong at home, while Portland State has been weak on the road. Weber State is 2-3 in its last 5 games and 0-4 against the spread, while Portland State is 5-3 in its last 8 games and 6-1 against the spread, so I like the guests to win in this matchup. Take Portland State on the moneyline in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland State ML