The Montana Grizzlies (21-8, 14-2 Big Sky) will look to continue a 10-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Portland State Vikings (17-12, 9-7 Big Sky) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Viking Pavilion as 3.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 145 in the matchup.
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Portland State Cover -3.5 vs Montana -104
Portland State vs. Montana betting lines
- Portland State moneyline odds to win: -160
- Montana moneyline odds to win: +135
- Spread: Portland State (-3.5)
- Total: 145
Portland State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Portland State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in nine opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered eight times in 15 opportunities in road games.
- The Vikings have gone over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (11.1%) than road tilts (60%).
- Portland State has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 8-1 (.889). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-3 (.400).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Vikings have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 71.1 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 76.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- Portland State has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 67.7 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 69.5 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
- The Vikings are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 5.1 threes per game and shooting 31.7% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.2 makes and 33.1% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Portland State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-10-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 8-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-14-0 (Home: 1-8-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 8-1; 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 (126th) | 33.6 (83rd) | 29.1 (66th) | 14.7 (100th) | 12.2 (274th) |
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Montana statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Montana’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .583 (7-5-0). Away, it is .500 (7-6-1).
- In terms of the over/under, Grizzlies games have finished over less often at home (seven of 12, 58.3%) than on the road (nine of 14, 64.3%).
- This year the Grizzlies are 2-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). Away they are 3-7 (.300).
Recent trends
- While the Grizzlies are posting 76.3 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark over their previous 10 games, tallying 79.2 a contest.
- Montana has fared better defensively in its past 10 games, giving up 69.7 points per contest, 3.6 fewer points than its season average of 73.3 allowed.
- The Grizzlies are sinking 8.2 three-pointers per contest with a 45.1% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.4 and 35.9%.
Montana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-1 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-6-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-1; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
- O-U-P: 16-10-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-1 (Home: 9-1; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-7 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 (third in nation) | 45.7 (288th) | 28.2 (337th) | 29.7 (94th) | 13.9 (155th) | 10.5 (106th) |
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