Portland State Vikings vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
The Vikings and Tigers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Pacific being favored by -3.5 over Portland State.
PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5
This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Pacific winning straight-up, we like Portland State at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Can the Vikings Grab a Win in Stockton?
Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
Portland State dropped to 3-5 on the season after a narrow 68-67 home loss to Denver on Saturday. The Vikings, who went into the game as -8.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 41-40 at halftime, Portland State managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 152-point O/U line.
Portland State put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong 55.9% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (5/20).
At the free-throw line, the Vikings shot 53.8% (14/26). They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah led the way with 21 points, shooting 70% overall and from three-point range.
Portland State’s defense gave up 68 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Portland State held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 14 free throws, shooting 53%. Portland State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Does Pacific Stand a Chance at Home?
Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games
Pacific fell to 3-7 on the season after a 72-65 loss to UNLV on Saturday. The Tigers, who were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game, managed to keep it closer than expected.
Pacific trailed 34-29 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38 points to UNLV. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 138.5.
Pacific struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 19% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they connected on 68.2% of their free throws, going 15 for 22.
Julian Rishwain led the way with 21 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 71.4% from deep, making 5 of 7 threes. Elias Ralph contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 35.3% from the field.
Pacific’s defense gave up 72 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, connecting on 26 of their 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 18 of 40 shots for 45%.
From three-point range, the opposition went 8/18, good for 44%. They also shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16. Pacific allowed 12 offensive rebounds.