Portland Pilots vs Portland State Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/23

The Pilots and Vikings are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings will host the game at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 152 points, and the Vikings are favored to win at home against the Pilots.

PORTLAND PILOTS VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland State Vikings -2.5

This game will be played at Viking Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-65 in favor of the Vikings.
• Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Pilots Lock in a Win at Portland?

Today, Portland will face off against Portland State in their 5th game of the season. They currently hold a 2-2 record. If they win today, they will have a .500 road record, which is currently at 0-1. As of now, Portland’s against the spread (ATS) record is 2-2 heading into today’s matchup. Over their previous ten games, which includes games from the previous season, Portland has gone 4-4 ATS.

So far, Portland’s games have averaged 155.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 152.6 points. The Pilots’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 85 points per game.

Portland’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Nevada, finishing the game with a total of 83 points. Their season average is now 83 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Pilots offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 27 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.

At this time, the Pilots’ defense is positioned 201st in the country, permitting 79.5 points per game. The Portland defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 108 points and allowed Nevada to connect on 13 threes.

Can the Vikings Grab a Win at Home?

As of the current game, the Vikings have a 4-1 record, coming off a loss to St. Thomas (MN) (76-70). In their previous ten home games, Portland State has a 6-4 record, including last season. As Portland State gets ready to face Portland, their ATS record is 4-1. However, when we examine their performance in the last five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through five games, Portland State has an over/under record of 2-3-0, with their games averaging 136 points per game on average. When assessing the Vikings’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1, with their games averaging 74 points per game.

The Portland State offense is coming off a game where they scored 70 points against St. Thomas (MN). They posted a field goal percentage of 41.4% and connected on 12 threes. Offensively, the Vikings have a season long field goal percentage of 42%, which is 308th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 191st in percentage and 129th in three-pointers made.

The Vikings’ defense is presently ranked 38th nationally, allowing an average of 63.3 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Portland State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.