The Montana Grizzlies (13-6, 4-2 Big Sky) will try to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Portland State Vikings (11-8, 2-4 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Viking Pavillion. The matchup airs at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. In the article below, we analyze the Portland State vs. Montana odds and lines ahead of this matchup.

The Vikings and the Grizzlies square off with no line currently set for the matchup.

Portland State is 8-9-0 against the spread this season compared to Montana’s 12-4-0 ATS record. A total of six out of the Vikings’ games this season have gone over the point total, and eight of the Grizzlies’ games have gone over. Over the past 10 games, Portland State is 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall while Montana has gone 8-2 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

To prepare for this matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Thursday’s college hoops action.

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Portland State vs. Montana prediction

Montana 76, Portland State 70

Against the spread

  • Portland State has put together an 8-9-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • Montana has put together a 12-4-0 record against the spread this season.
  • The 70.8 points per game the Vikings record are the same as the Grizzlies allow.
  • Portland State has a 4-2 record against the spread and a 7-0 record overall when scoring more than 71.3 points.
  • Montana has a 7-0 record against the spread and a 10-0 record overall when allowing fewer than 70.8 points.
  • The Grizzlies score an average of 79.0 points per game, 7.5 more points than the 71.5 the Vikings allow.
  • Montana is 10-1 against the spread and 13-1 overall when it scores more than 71.5 points.
  • Portland State is 8-5 against the spread and 11-4 overall when it gives up fewer than 79.0 points.

Players to watch

Portland State

  • Kaelen Allen posts 10.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 1.6 assists, shooting 40.0% from the floor.
  • Jorell Saterfield is posting 9.3 points, 2.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.
  • Isaiah Johnson puts up 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 49.6% from the floor.

Montana

  • Aanen Moody is the Grizzlies’ top scorer (15.6 points per game) and assist man (2.1), and delivers 3.0 rebounds.
  • Dischon Thomas is putting up 11.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, making 48.2% of his shots from the floor and 43.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per game.
  • Brandon Whitney is posting a team-leading 4.3 assists per game. And he is contributing 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, making 52.0% of his shots from the floor.