Weber State vs Portland State Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

The Weber State Wildcats are visiting the Portland State Vikings on Thursday, January 23rd at the Viking Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Weber State Wildcats vs Portland State Vikings Prediction. We will examine:

The Portland State Vikings’ recent form and player performance

The Weber State Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Portland State Vikings

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Weber State Wildcats

Recent betting trends in games played between Weber State Wildcats and Portland State Vikings

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Weber State Wildcats vs Portland State Vikings game

Portland State Vikings Preview

The Portland State Vikings have an 11-7 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big Sky. Portland State is coming off an 80-69 win over Northern Arizona. The Vikings are 9-6 against the spread, and 8-7 in over/under while having a 6-1 home record.

Offensively, Portland State is averaging 79.2 points per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 71.2 points per game (180th). The Vikings shoot 48.4% from the field (40th) and 33.6% from beyond the arc (201st). The Vikings shoot 63.5% from the free throw line (353rd) and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game (104th).

Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring this season, with an average of 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, while Isiah Johnson adds 11.1 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds.

Weber State Wildcats Preview

The Weber State Wildcats have a 7-12 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the Big Sky. Weber State is coming off a 71-80 loss to Montana State. The Wildcats are 4-11-1 against the spread, and 10-6 in over/under while having a 2-7 road record.

Offensively, Weber State is averaging 75.2 points per game, which ranks 176th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.2 points per game (178th). The Wildcats shoot 46.4% from the field (109th) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (101st). The Wildcats shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (236th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (175th).

Blaise Threatt leads Weber State in scoring with an average of 16.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and a team-high 3.8 assists, while Miguel Tomley adds 11.4 points per game. Weber State will take on Sacramento State after this game.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won nine of its last 10 games at Viking Pavilion.
• Weber State has lost six of its last seven games.
• Portland State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Weber State Wildcats will win

• Weber State has won five of its last six night games against Portland State.
• Portland State has lost three of its last four night games following a road win.
• Weber State has won the first half in four of its last five night games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of the last 14 night games between Weber State and Portland State have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of Weber State’s last six road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 140+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Portland State ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
• Portland State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.8).

Weber State Wildcats vs Portland State Vikings Head-to-Head

Weber State is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against Portland State, and are 3-1 against the spread. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Weber State won 84-72 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

Weber State Wildcats vs Portland State Vikings Prediction

In this Weber State Wildcats vs Portland State Vikings Prediction, Portland State is coming as -4 home favorites. Portland State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been almost perfect at home with a 7-1 record, while Weber State is struggling on the road. the Vikings are 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 games, while the Wildcats are 1-8 against the spread in their last 9, so expect the hosts to take care of business. Take the Portland State Vikings and lay the points at home.