The Montana State Bobcats (12-16, 7-8 Big Sky) are only 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to end a three-game road slide when they visit the Portland State Vikings (16-12, 8-7 Big Sky) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Viking Pavilion. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 142.5 in the matchup.
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Portland State Cover -2.5 vs Montana State -116
Portland State vs. Montana State betting lines
- Portland State moneyline odds to win: -158
- Montana State moneyline odds to win: +131
- Spread: Portland State (-2.5)
- Total: 142.5
Portland State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Portland State has a better record against the spread (6-2-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (8-7-0).
- In home games, the Vikings exceed the over/under 12.5% of the time (one of eight games). They hit the over more often in away games, topping the total in 60% of games (nine of 15).
- Portland State has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 7-1 (.875). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 2-3 (.400).
Recent trends
- The Vikings’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, scoring 71.6 points a contest compared to the 76.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- Portland State has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 68.1 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 70.1 it has conceded per game this year.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Vikings are making 1.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.2 compared to 6.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (32.7% compared to 33.3% season-long).
Portland State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-10-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 8-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 1-7-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 7-1; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (35th in nation) | 42.9 (128th) | 33.4 (97th) | 29.5 (82nd) | 14.8 (99th) | 12.5 (293rd) |
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Montana State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Montana State is 6-6-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 4-11-0 ATS (.267).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Bobcats’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, six of 12) than on the road (53.3%, eight of 15).
Recent trends
- The Bobcats have performed better offensively over their past 10 games, putting up 73.1 points per contest, 1.1 more than their season average of 72.0.
- Montana State is ceding 70.9 points per contest in its last 10 games, which is 0.3 more points than it is allowing for the season (70.6).
- The Bobcats are making 1.2 fewer three-pointers per contest over their last 10 games (7.1) compared to their season average (8.3), and they are producing a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.0%) compared to their season mark (34.1%).
Montana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-17-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 4-11-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-9-0; As Underdog: 3-8-0)
- O-U-P: 14-13-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-6 (Home: 9-3; Away: 1-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-10 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 (177th in nation) | 43.7 (167th) | 29.3 (326th) | 32.3 (257th) | 12.8 (245th) | 9.3 (21st) |
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