Portland State Vikings vs Idaho Vandals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Betting on today’s Vikings and Vandals game? Catch the action at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID, as the Vandals hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Idaho is favored by -1.5 vs. Portland State in a Big Sky conference matchup.
PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS IDAHO VANDALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Idaho Vandals -1.5
This game will be played at ICCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vandals.
- Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Vikings Chances in Moscow
Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
Portland State dropped 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, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
Portland State trailed 38-35 at halftime but outscored the Bobcats 38-36 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they fell just short of pulling off the upset on the road.
Portland State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 14 attempts, while shooting 44.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 17 attempts, good for 64.7%.
The Vikings grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Terri Miller Jr. led the way with 25 points on 62.5% shooting, and Patrick McMahon added 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Jaylin Henderson contributed 17 points, shooting 58.3% from the field.
Portland State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 16/29 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Portland State’s opponent shot 40%, making 9 of 22 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 15/18, hitting 83% of their shots. Portland State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can the Vandals Please their Home Crowd?
Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games
The Vandals fell to 8-13 on the season after an 87-71 loss to Idaho State on Saturday. Entering as +5 underdogs, Idaho not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Idaho trailed 39-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The combined 158 points exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.
In their last game, the Vandals put up 71 points, shooting 44.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 60.7% shooting inside the arc. They were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 19 of 20 attempts.
Dylan Darling led the way with 28 points and 9 assists, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. AJ Burgin also connected on 4 of 5 threes, shooting 80% overall. Jake O’Neil contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, making 3 of 4 from deep.
Idaho’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They allowed 16 three-pointers on 26 attempts, a 61% shooting rate from beyond the arc.
From the free-throw line, Idaho’s opponent shot 68%, making 15 of 22 attempts. The Vandals also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.