The Idaho State Bengals (7-12, 3-7 BigSky) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they take on the Portland State Vikings (9-11, 4-5 BigSky) at Holt Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho State Bengals ATS Prediction
In the Vikings’ last game, they defeated the Weber State Wildcats, 76-75. Portland State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.5 (above their season average of 41.7). Weber State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (17-23; 73.9 percent). Portland State was led by Jamie Orme, who was the team’s leading scorer with 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
The Bengals fell to the Sacramento State Hornets in their last matchup, 74-58. Sacramento State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Idaho State. The Hornets had a rate of 30.8 (above their season average of 30.2), while the Bengals posted a mark of 14.7 (below their season average of 29.5). Brandon Boyd put together a good game for Idaho State, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Idaho State. Idaho State ranks 148th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Portland State forces the 30th-most turnovers in the nation (22.8 percent).
After the Vikings won both matchups against the Bengals last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Portland State won 91-77. The Vikings had a much better turnover percentage (6.0 vs. 15.6) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 22.9).
Portland State Vikings vs. Idaho State Bengals ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Portland State ranks eighth in rebounds per game (41.8) while Idaho State ranks 240th (33.7).
The Vikings rank eighth in steals per game (9.3) while the Bengals rank 195th (5.1).
Portland State averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. Idaho State ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Bengals rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Vikings rank 101st (24.0).
Idaho State blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Portland State ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 3.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bengals have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
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