Wofford Terriers vs Portland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Terriers versus the Vikings? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. Wofford is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Portland State. The over/under for the game is set at 152.5 points.

WOFFORD TERRIERS VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland State Vikings +4.5

This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Vikings.
• Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Terriers Make it Happen in Milwaukee?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

Wofford dropped a close one to Milwaukee on Saturday, November 23rd, losing 76-74 on the road. The Terriers, who were +4 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

After leading 30-29 at halftime, Wofford scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The game’s total points of 150 narrowly went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.

Wofford’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 64.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (6/24).

Themus Fulks led the way with 24 points, shooting 61.5% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. AJ McKee added 21 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three (2/4), while Dillon Bailey was 8/11 from the floor, finishing with 18 points.

Even with Wofford giving up 76 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting from the field, including 29% from beyond the arc, where they hit just 5 of 17 threes. Inside the arc, Wofford’s defense allowed 52% shooting, with their opponent making 21 of 40 two-point attempts.

Wofford sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 19 for 57%. On the boards, Wofford gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Will Portland State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games

Portland State fell to St. Thomas (MN) 91-65 on Saturday, November 23rd. The Vikings, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

Portland State struggled early, trailing 53-21 at halftime. They improved in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points and holding St. Thomas to 38, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.

Portland State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.2% from the field and 16% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.6%, but they managed to score 65 points, thanks in part to hitting 79.3% of their free throws, going 23 for 29 from the line.

Ben Nau led the way with 18 points, shooting 70% overall and 57.1% from three-point range, connecting on 4 of 7 attempts. The Vikings also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists in the game.

Even though Portland State gave up 91 points, they held the opposing team to just 32% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 15 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Portland State’s defense limited the other team to 4 made threes on 25 attempts, just 16% shooting. The Vikings also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they hit 23 free throws, a 79% success rate.