Portland State vs Montana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 23, 2023, 12:31 PM
  • Montana (14-13) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Portland State (12-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
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The Portland State Vikings (12-16) visit Dahlberg Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (14-13) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Missoula.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Portland State vs. Montana Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Portland State vs. Montana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Portland State+6.5 -115O 145.5 -110+220
Montana -6.5 -105U 145.5 -110-275

Portland State vs Montana Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Montana will win this game with 64.3% confidence.

Portland State vs Montana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Portland State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Portland State and Montana, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Portland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 22 away games (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Portland State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 22 away games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 23 away games (+4.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 36 games (+4.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)

Portland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland State has gone 10-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -6.7% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has gone 12-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -1.83% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI

Portland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland State has averaged 8.7 offensive rebounds per game (200 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Portland State has made 7.7 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Portland State has 20.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Portland State has 200 offensive rebounds this season — 3rd most among Big Sky Teams

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (573 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Montana has averaged 5.7 offensive rebounds per game (312 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Montana has averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Montana is shooting 78% from the free throw line (790/1,008) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Portland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland State has 462 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Portland State has averaged 7.5 steals per game (173 steals/23 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Portland State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (462 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 5.6

Portland State has 173 steals this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Montana has averaged 4.6 steals per game (105 steals/23 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Montana has allowed 67.4 points per game (3,705 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.9

Montana has allowed 68.0 points per game (1,564 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 70.9


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