Idaho vs Portland State Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 19)
- The Vandals compete on the road with a 5-8 record in their matchups.
- The Vikings have homecourt advantage with a 9-2 record.
- This marks the 26th all-time matchup between the two Big Sky squads.
The West Coast will have some intriguing matchups throughout the late hours of Thursday night, one of them featuring the Idaho Vandals and the Portland State Vikings. The latter stands out as the slight favorite, showing that the underdogs can make noise in this matchup that can shake up the conference picture.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, Feb. 19, 9 pm ET
- Where: Viking Pavilion, Portland, Oregon
- How to Watch: ESPNU
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | -110 | +3.5 | 144.5 |
| Portland State | -110 | -3.5 | 144.5 |
Game Preview
The Vandals (14-12, 6-7 Big Sky) are trying to end the regular season on a positive note, hoping to get a favorable bracket in the conference tournament by March. They were going through three consecutive losses before bouncing back with a win over in-state foe Idaho State. Biko Johnson having an explosive scoring night would greatly help Idaho’s chances in this matchup. He has produced 20 or more points in eight games this season, seeing the Vandals go 6-2 in those nights.
The Vikings (17-7, 11-2 Big Sky) are closing in on securing a regular season title, standing out with the best record in the conference. They were rolling with four consecutive wins before recently seeing the streak end after losing to Northern Colorado. Terri Miller Jr., Tre-Vaughn Minott and Jaylin Henderson will play vital roles in this matchup. Miller commands the top spot as the Big Sky’s best scorer with 19.7 points per game on 52.3% shooting, Minott shines as the conference’s leading rebounder with 8.7 rebounds per contest, and Henderson produces an average of 17.9 points, 5.8 assists and four rebounds.
Idaho vs Portland State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 25 meetings in their history, and the result is 15-10 for the Vikings. The last matchup was in January this year when Portland State won 69-66 on the road.
Idaho vs Portland State Predictions
The Vikings have plenty of motivation to defend their current standing as the best squad in the Big Sky. Idaho has shown the ability to compete with its conference opponents this season, especially if Biko Johnson heats up with his shooting. If that doesn’t happen, then Portland State will protect homecourt and bolster its hopes of obtaining the regular seas title as league play winds down. Our betting pick here is the Vikings to defend a 3.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Portland State Vikings -3.5
