Portland State Vikings vs Washington State Cougars Matchup

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

Portland State vs Washington State Prediction

Betting on today's Vikings and Cougars game? Catch the action at Friel Court in Pullman, WA, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and Washington State is favored by -14.5 vs. Portland State.

Portland State vs. Washington State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Portland State Vikings at Washington State Cougars
Where: Pullman at Friel Court
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds WASHST -14.5, PORTST +711 | WASHST -1188 O/U 152

Vikings Preview: Will the Vikings Win on the Road?

Portland State Vikings Records

Portland State finished last season with a 15-15 record, going 8-11 in Big Sky play. At home, they were 10-2, with an average scoring margin of +6.9 points per game. On the road, they were 5-13, with a -7.8 average scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Vikings were also 15-15, and they went 8-10 ATS on the road. As underdogs, they were 10-6 ATS. Their games averaged 143.8 points, and their over/under record was 14-15-1.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Portland State averaged 71.9 points per game last season, ranking 123rd in possessions per game with 64.9. They struggled with shooting efficiency, finishing 354th in field goal percentage (41%) and 349th in effective field goal percentage (47%). The Vikings made 7.4 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from beyond the arc, which ranked 301st nationally.

Forward Isaiah Johnson and guard Ismail Habib are the top returning players for the Vikings. Johnson averaged 9.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game last season, while Habib contributed 9 points and 2.8 assists per game.

Vikings Team Defense

Portland State allowed 71.8 points per game last season, ranking 163rd in the country. Opponents shot 32.1% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Vikings 212th in three-point defense. They also gave up 17.8 free throws per game, ranking 146th nationally.

On the defensive end, Portland State averaged 7.1 steals per game, ranking 118th in the nation. They also recorded 3.3 blocked shots per game, placing them 180th among Division I teams.

Cougars Preview: Can the Cougars Offense Score Enough at Home?

Washington State Cougars Records

Washington State finished last season with a 24-9 overall record, going 15-7 in Pac-12 play. At home, they posted a 17-5 record, winning by an average margin of 10.9 points per game. On the road, the Cougars were 7-4, with a +0.5 scoring margin.

Against the spread, Washington State went 17-15, and they were 11-12 when favored. As underdogs, they had a 6-4 straight-up record and went 6-3 ATS. Their games averaged 141.2 points, and they had a 14-19 over/under record, with an average line of 141.5 points.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Washington State averaged 74.3 points per game last season, ranking 159th in possessions per game at 64.4. The Cougars shot 46% from the field, placing 91st nationally, with an effective field goal percentage of 52% (136th). They made 6.4 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc.

Returning guard Cedric Coward averaged 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last season, while forward Ethan Price contributed 12.2 points and 4 rebounds per game. Price also added 2.2 assists per contest.

Cougars Team Defense

Washington State allowed 66.9 points per game last season, ranking 48th in the nation. They struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 32.5%, which ranked 235th. The Cougars gave up 18.4 free throws per game, placing them 172nd in that category.

In terms of creating turnovers, Washington State averaged 5.3 steals per game, ranking 319th nationally. They were much better at blocking shots, averaging 4.7 per game, which ranked 35th in the country.

Vikings vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Vikings last ten road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 79. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 1-9 straight-up.
Across their three previous home games, Washington State has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 64 points per game.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Vikings have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Washington State has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.