Denver Pioneers vs Portland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pioneers versus the Vikings? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Portland State is favored by -8 vs. Denver.

DENVER PIONEERS VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland State Vikings -8

This game will be played at Viking Pavilion at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Vikings.
• Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Denver Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Denver improved to 2-6 on the season with an 80-59 win over Sacramento State on Wednesday. The Pioneers were -3.5 favorites at home and covered the spread with the victory.

Denver led 47-31 at halftime and held Sacramento State to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 141.

Denver’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.6%. They connected on 14 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 41.2% from deep, and were 66.7% on two-point shots, going 14 for 21.

Jacob Holt led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Sebastian Akins added 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 4 of 7 from three. DeAndre Craig contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, and the team finished with 18 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Even though Denver gave up 59 points in their last game, they allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Pioneers’ defense struggled, as their opponent hit 66% of their two-point shots, going 14/21.

From three-point range, Denver’s opponent attempted 34 threes and made 14, shooting 41% from deep. The Pioneers also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 76%. Denver allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Vikings Make it Happen at Home?

Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

Portland State dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 91-74 road loss to Seattle on Wednesday. The Vikings, who were +8 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.

Portland State trailed 40-32 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. Defensive struggles were a key factor in the loss.

Portland State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, with a strong 56.1% shooting on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, hitting just 50% of their shots.

John Christofilis and Paris Dawson led the way from deep, with Dawson hitting 4-of-5 threes and Christofilis connecting on 4-of-6. Christofilis finished with 22 points, while Dawson added 19 in just 19 minutes. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Qiant Myers dished out 6 assists.

Portland State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Vikings couldn’t contain the two-point shots, where their opponent hit 51% (18/35).

From beyond the arc, Portland State allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 91% of their shots. Portland State gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.