Idaho Vandals vs Portland State Vikings Matchup

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

Portland State vs Idaho Prediction

The Vikings and Vandals are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vandals will host the game at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Idaho is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Portland State.

Portland State vs. Idaho Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Portland State Vikings at Idaho Vandals
Where: Moscow at ICCU Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds IDAHO -1.5, PORTST -102 | IDAHO -118 O/U 146.5

Vikings Preview: Can the Vikings Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

Portland State fell to 10-9 on the season after a narrow 74-73 loss to Montana State on Saturday. The Vikings, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread in the loss.

After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Portland State outscored Montana State 38-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 147 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Portland State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 49.2% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 6 of 14 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while hitting 64.7% of their free throws.

Terri Miller Jr. led the way with 25 points, shooting 62.5%, and Patrick McMahon added 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots. The Vikings grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and finished with just 8 assists as a team.

Vikings Team Defense

Portland State's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 22 threes, shooting 40%. Portland State also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, an 83% success rate. The Vikings gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Vandals Preview: Can the Vandals Please their Home Crowd?

Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games

Idaho dropped to 8-13 on the season after an 87-71 road loss to Idaho State on Saturday. The Vandals entered the game as +5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-29 at halftime, Idaho scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Vandals Offense Breakdown

Dylan Darling's 28 points and 9 assists were key for Idaho, as he hit 6 of 11 threes at 54.5%. The Vandals shot just 25% from deep, going 6 for 24, but Darling's performance stood out.

Idaho connected on 60.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 95% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 20. They finished with a 44.2% field goal percentage overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%.

Vandals Team Defense

Idaho's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 16 threes, with the opposing team hitting 61% from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Idaho's opponent went 15/22, shooting 68%. The Vandals also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Vikings vs Vandals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Portland State has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 77 points per game.
Across their last five home contests, Idaho has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 72 points per game.
The last ten games that Portland State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Vandals have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.