Portland State vs Northern Arizona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • Portland State (8-6) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Northern Arizona (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Portland State / Northern Arizona TV channel: ESPN+

The Portland State Vikings (8-6) visit Walkup Skydome to take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-11) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Flagstaff, AZ.

Portland State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Portland State vs. Northern Arizona Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Portland State vs. Northern Arizona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Portland State-4.5 -115O 141.5 -110-210
Northern Arizona +4.5 -105U 141.5 -110+170

Portland State vs Northern Arizona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Portland State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Portland State vs Northern Arizona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Arizona will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Portland State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+5.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+2.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Portland State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+3.55 Units / 19% ROI)

Portland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / -18.83% ROI

Northern Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Arizona has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.95 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.45 Units / -18.83% ROI

Portland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland State has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Portland State has an eFG% of 48% this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Portland State has 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 17.6

Portland State is shooting 42% (431/1,032) this season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Arizona has averaged 1.19 points per shot (3,604 points/3,018 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northern Arizona has 16.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Northern Arizona has averaged 13.3 assists per game (679 assists/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Northern Arizona has made 7.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Portland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland State has averaged 6.7 steals per game (114 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Portland State has 114 steals this season — 3rd most among Big Sky Teams

Portland State has 334 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Big Sky Teams

Portland State has forced 12.6 turnovers per game (215 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 12.0

Northern Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Arizona has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,117 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Northern Arizona has averaged 5.4 steals per game (274 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northern Arizona has allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Northern Arizona has forced 12.3 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 12.0


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