Portland State Vikings vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vikings versus the Toreros? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Diego as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.

PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland State Vikings +1.5

This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.
• Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Vikings?

Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

Portland State fell 100-92 to Washington State on Monday, November 4th, in an away game. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, the Vikings kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points reached 192, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.

After trailing 46-38 at halftime, Portland State scored 54 points in the 2nd half, but they also allowed 54 points, preventing a comeback.

Portland State’s offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 27 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 21.

Cedric Coward led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Watts and Terri Miller Jr. each added 20 points, with Watts hitting 4 of 5 threes. Ethan Price and Isaiah Johnson were perfect from deep, with Price going 3 for 3 and Johnson 1 for 1.

Portland State’s defense struggled, giving up 100 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Vikings couldn’t contain the two-point game, with their opponent hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Portland State allowed 15 threes on 46% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate. The Vikings gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Can the Toreros Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games

San Diego opened their season with a 74-60 win over Boston on Friday. Playing at home, the Toreros entered as 2-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

San Diego led 34-30 at halftime and outscored Boston 40-30 in the second half. The game’s total points were 134, falling under the 145-point O/U line.

San Diego put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 28 attempts, while shooting 56.2% on two-point shots.

Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 28 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 of 10 from deep and shooting 55.6% overall. Santiago Trouet added 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.

San Diego’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 28 threes, shooting 35%. San Diego also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 66%. The Toreros gave up 13 offensive rebounds.