It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-12, 2-4 BigSky) welcome the Portland State Vikings (6-10, 1-4 BigSky) to the Walkup Skydome. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Portland State Vikings vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Free Prediction
In the Vikings’ last game, they were defeated by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 83-69. Southern Utah couldn’t miss, shooting 56.0 percent from the field. Portland State, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 39.2. Derek Brown was Portland State’s leading scorer with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Lumberjacks lost a close one to the Sacramento State Hornets in their last outing, 66-64. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Sacramento State’s biggest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Northern Arizona had 19. With 13 points and nine rebounds, Brooks DeBisschop had a solid game for Northern Arizona.
After the Vikings won the only game against the Lumberjacks last season, 72-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Portland State out-rebounded Northern Arizona. The Vikings had 16 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Lumberjacks had seven and 32, respectively.
It could be a tough game for Northern Arizona on the offensive glass. The Lumberjacks are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 315th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.0 percent. Meanwhile, Portland State ranks 90th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 73.9 percent.
Portland State Vikings at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Portland State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (42.6) while Northern Arizona ranks 250th (32.6).
The Vikings rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 219th (25.3).
Portland State ranks seventh in steals per game (9.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 130th (6.3).
The Lumberjacks rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Vikings rank 130th (3.9).
Portland State averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. Northern Arizona ranks 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
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The Vikings have been outscored by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
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