Portland State Vikings vs Utah Tech Trailblazers Matchup

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

Utah Tech vs Portland State Prediction

Betting on today's Trailblazers and Vikings game? Catch the action at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Portland State is favored by -6 at home against Utah Tech.

Utah Tech vs. Portland State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Utah Tech Trailblazers at Portland State Vikings
  • Where: Portland at Viking Pavilion
  • Date: Saturday, November 30th
  • Betting Odds PORTST -6, DXST +182 | PORTST -223 O/U 152.5

Trailblazers Preview: Taking a Look at the Trailblazers Chances on the Road

Utah Tech picked up a 68-54 road win over Denver on Tuesday, November 26th. The Trailblazers, who were -2.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.

Utah Tech led 39-29 at halftime and held Denver to 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29 of their own. The total points for the game were 122, well under the O/U line of 150.5.

Trailblazers Offense Breakdown

Utah Tech put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. At the free-throw line, they were solid, converting 20 of 24 attempts for 83.3%.

Beon Riley was a standout, shooting 7 of 9 overall and 1 of 1 from three, finishing with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Noa Gonsalves added 15 points, despite shooting 3 of 9 from the field and 2 of 6 from three. Utah Tech also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists as a team.

Trailblazers Team Defense

Utah Tech's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 15/36, or 41%.

From beyond the arc, Utah Tech allowed only 4 made threes on 15 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws, or 66%. Utah Tech gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Vikings Preview: Can Portland State Lock in a Home Win?

Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

Portland State pulled off a 79-74 win over Wofford on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they entered as +5.5 point underdogs. The Vikings not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Portland State turned things around by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while holding Wofford to 34. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Portland State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% (8/26) of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Vikings shot 68.8% (11/16).

Isaiah Johnson led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% (9/12) from the field. Dillon Bailey added 20 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots, including 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Portland State also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.

Vikings Team Defense

Portland State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 37 tries.

From beyond the arc, Portland State held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they went 8/26 from three-point range. The Vikings also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 68%.

Trailblazers vs Vikings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Trailblazers last five road games, the team averaged 62 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
  • In their last five home games, Portland State has averaged 78 points per game while allowing 85. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
  • The last three games that Utah Tech was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • The Vikings have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Utah Tech vs Portland State Prediction & Free Pick

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