Match Analysis: Portland St Vikings vs Idaho Vandals – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 10, 2025
- Time: 2:00 AM UTC
- Location: Idaho Central Arena
Game Overview
The Portland State Vikings (19-12, 11-7 Big Sky) face off against the Idaho Vandals (13-18, 8-10 Big Sky) in the Big Sky Tournament quarterfinals. Portland State has had a strong season, finishing third in the Big Sky, while Idaho looks to upset after a challenging regular season.
Key Factors to Consider
- Portland State has shown strong defensive capabilities, leading the Big Sky in several defensive metrics. Idaho, meanwhile, excels in three-point shooting, averaging 9.5 made threes per game.
- Portland State swept Idaho in their regular-season matchups, winning 75-63 and 76-69. This is their first meeting in the Big Sky Tournament.
- No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
- The game is played at a neutral site, Idaho Central Arena, which might reduce home-court advantage for both teams.
- Both teams are highly motivated, with Portland State seeking to validate its strong regular season and Idaho aiming to pull off an upset in the tournament.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Idaho +145, Portland State -180 | Portland State | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Spread | Idaho +3.5 -105, Portland State -3.5 -115 | Portland State | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over_under | Over 144.5 -106, Under 144.5 -114 | Over | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Predicted Outcome
Portland State is favored due to its strong defensive performance and past victories over Idaho.
Predicted Score: Portland State 75, Idaho 71