Milwaukee Panthers vs Portland State Vikings Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Portland State vs Milwaukee NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Milwaukee.

Portland State vs Milwaukee Prediction

Betting on today's Vikings and Panthers game? Catch the action at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 162.5 points, and Milwaukee is favored by -5 vs. Portland State.

Portland State vs. Milwaukee Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Portland State Vikings at Milwaukee Panthers
  • Where: Milwaukee at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds WBD -5, PORTST +166 | WBD -206 O/U 162.5

Vikings Preview: Can the Vikings Pull Off a Win at Milwaukee?

Portland State improved to 2-0 this season with an 85-76 win over San Diego on Tuesday. The Vikings, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 157.

Portland State jumped out to a 51-33 lead at halftime but allowed San Diego to score 43 points in the second half while managing just 34 points themselves. Despite the defensive lapse, the Vikings held on for the win.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Portland State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51.7% (31/60). Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 58.3%, thanks in part to their 47.1% shooting from beyond the arc (8/17).

Jaylin Henderson led the way with 23 points, while Keyon Kensie added 20, hitting his only three-point attempt. Steven Jamerson II was perfect from the field, going 6/6 and grabbing 9 rebounds. The Vikings also connected on 15 of 25 free throws, shooting 60% from the line.

Vikings Team Defense

Portland State's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 25 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, the Vikings allowed 23 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Portland State held their opponents to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. The Vikings also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts for 70%. Portland State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Hold Strong at Home?

Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Panthers pulled off an impressive 80-74 win over Duquesne on Tuesday. Milwaukee entered the game as +7 point underdogs but not only won outright, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 154, going over the pre-game line of 151.5.

Milwaukee led 37-28 at halftime but allowed Duquesne to score 46 points in the second half. Despite this, the Panthers managed to score 43 points of their own after the break to secure the win.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

The Panthers put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 62.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20 from three-point range.

Kentrell Pullian led the way with 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from deep, adding 7 rebounds. Jake DiMichele chipped in 21 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots, while Tre Dinkins contributed 20 points, making 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.

Panthers Team Defense

Milwaukee's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, as their opponents hit 16 of 29 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Milwaukee held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 9 made threes on 31 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 65%.

Vikings vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Portland State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 78 points per game.
  • Across the Panthers last ten home games, the team averaged 75 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 5-5 straight-up.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Vikings have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
  • Against the spread, the Panthers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.

Portland State vs Milwaukee Prediction & Free Pick

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