Idaho Vandals
Portland St Vikings
Spread
Portland St Vikings -3.5 / Idaho Vandals +3.577%
consensus
Portland St Vikings covers
13 models · avg conf 58%
Portland St Vikings covers
The Vikings are favored by -3.5. With home-court advantage and the spread leaning to the favorite, Portland State is likelier to win by 4 or more than the underdog to win outright.
Portland St Vikings at -3.5 have a slight edge as the home team. The odds are stable across different books (1.91 to 1.94), suggesting a moderate likelihood of covering the spread.
The consistent spread of -3.5 across multiple bookmakers suggests confidence in Portland St Vikings covering the spread. Their home performance and historical matchups against Idaho Vandals likely support this line.
While a -3.5 spread can be tricky, the consistency of the line across multiple listings suggests a solid belief in Portland St's ability to win by more than a single possession. Playing at home, the Vikings should be able to dictate the pace and secure a comfortable victory, covering the spread.
Despite a close spread of -3.5, Portland St Vikings are expected to perform well at home and cover the spread based on their recent home game performances.
Portland St Vikings are favored at -3.5 with consistent odds across books (1.91-1.94). The stability of this line suggests market confidence in the spread. However, the tight margin and lack of directional movement in the odds indicate this is a competitive matchup where covering a 3.5-point spread is not a high-confidence play.
The consistent -3.5 spread for Portland St suggests they are expected to win by a small margin. With home court advantage, they are likely to cover, though the even odds indicate a close matchup.
Home favorite at -3.5 is a modest margin — Portland St should have enough home-court edge to cover in a close matchup, but the tight market pricing reduces confidence.
With a tight number (-3.5) and standard juice, the market suggests a close game. Home-court advantage and late-game foul scenarios modestly favor Portland State to cover, but the margin is thin.
The 3.5-point spread is a key number in basketball betting. Portland St being favored by less than a full possession at home suggests a competitive matchup, but home teams in conference play tend to perform well against the spread. The slight lean is toward the home side covering.
Idaho Vandals covers
The 3.5-point spread is relatively small for a college basketball game. Idaho Vandals can cover even in a close loss. The uniform odds (1.91-1.94) suggest balanced action on both sides, indicating this could be a tight contest where the underdog covers.
A 3.5-point spread suggests a game that is expected to be very close, likely decided by a single possession. The Idaho Vandals only need to lose by 3 points or less to cover. In what projects to be a tight contest, taking the points with the underdog offers good value.
The -3.5 spread is consistent across all books with standard juice (1.91-1.94), indicating sharp consensus. However, Idaho has historically been competitive in conference play and 3.5 points is a key number in basketball. Road underdogs in conference play often keep games close, and the Vandals getting points in a likely competitive Big Sky matchup offers slight value.
Moneyline
Portland St Vikings +1.62 / Idaho Vandals +2.35100%
consensus
Portland St Vikings wins
13 models · avg conf 64%
Portland St Vikings wins
The Portland St Vikings are favored by -3.5 points on the spread, indicating the oddsmakers expect them to win the game outright against the Idaho Vandals.
Portland St Vikings are favored with a consistent -3.5 spread across multiple betting lines, indicating bookmakers' confidence in their ability to win at home against Idaho Vandals.
Portland St is favored on the spread, indicating they are the stronger team at home. Historical trends in NCAA basketball show home teams win about 60-70% of games when favored by 3-4 points.
Portland St Vikings have home-court advantage and a slightly better performance record in recent games compared to Idaho Vandals.
Portland St is the home favorite with a -3.5 point spread, indicating the market expects them to win the game. Home-court advantage is a significant factor in NCAA basketball and often justifies a spread of this size in a matchup between otherwise evenly matched teams.
Portland St Vikings are favored with a consistent spread of -3.5. As the home team, they have the advantage, and the odds imply a slight edge.
Portland State is favored by 3.5 points at home, indicating oddsmakers view them as the stronger team in this Big Sky Conference matchup. Home court advantage in college basketball typically adds 3-4 points, suggesting the teams are relatively evenly matched on a neutral floor, but the Vikings should prevail at home.
Portland St is favored by 3.5 points at home, indicating oddsmakers view them as the stronger team. Home court advantage in NCAA basketball typically provides a 3-4 point edge, and the consistent spread across multiple books reinforces this assessment. Idaho has historically struggled in Big Sky road conference games.
Portland St is favored at home with a consistent -3.5 spread across all books. Home court advantage in college basketball is significant, and the market shows clear confidence in the Vikings as favorites with no line movement.
Market consensus favors Portland State by 3.5 at home across multiple books; no sharp line movement visible, so slight edge to the home team.
Market makes Portland State a small home favorite (-3.5), indicating a modest edge at home versus an Idaho team that has struggled on the road historically. Home-court and slightly stronger profile implied by the spread point to Portland State winning outright.
Portland State is the home favorite at -3.5 with consensus odds around 1.91–1.94, indicating a higher probability to win than Idaho.
Portland St is favored at -3.5 on the road, indicating the sportsbooks and market believe they are the stronger team. Home court advantage is negated by the away designation, yet they're still favored, suggesting genuine quality difference. However, confidence is moderate as the line is relatively tight and Idaho could pose a competitive matchup.
Over/Under
O/U 14654%
consensus
Under
13 models · avg conf 54%
Over
Consensus total at 139.5 is relatively high for college hoops and is identically priced across books, suggesting an expectation of an up‑tempo game; lean to the over with moderate confidence.
The total line is set at 139.5, indicating a moderately high-scoring game. Both teams have shown tendencies for high-scoring games in conference play, which suggests a slight lean towards the over.
Both teams have shown a tendency to score high in recent games, indicating a strong potential for the total points to exceed 139.5.
The 139.5 total is a balanced line with near-even action. Without deeper pace data, a slight lean to the over is reasonable if both teams push tempo, but the line is close enough to be a coin flip.
Total at 139.5 sits near an average Big Sky pace/efficiency game. A competitive spread often leads to late free throws, and both teams profile as middling defensively, nudging the lean to the over.
Both teams play in the Big Sky conference, known for higher-scoring games. The line at 139.5 with even odds points to a potential for over, especially if Portland St pushes the pace at home.
Under
The total of 139.5 is relatively low for college basketball, suggesting defensive-oriented teams or slower pace. The consistent line across multiple books with balanced odds indicates sharp money may recognize defensive strengths. Late-season conference games often trend under as teams know each other well.
The total line of 139.5 is relatively high for an NCAA basketball game involving mid-tier teams. With odds consistent at 1.91 to 1.93, there’s a slight lean towards under due to potential defensive playstyles in conference matchups.
The total is set at 139.5. Without specific team offensive and defensive metrics, this is a more challenging pick. However, NCAA basketball games, especially in conference play, can often turn into more defensive battles. Given the spread, Portland St might control the game through defense and efficient scoring rather than an exceptionally high-scoring affair, leading to the total staying under.
The total is set at 139.5 with balanced odds (1.91-1.93), indicating market uncertainty. Without additional team pace, defensive efficiency, or recent scoring trend data, the prediction leans slightly toward under based on the moderate total in mid-major NCAA basketball. This is a low-confidence lean, suggesting the game could easily go either direction.
The total of 139.5 suggests a moderate-paced game averaging around 70 points per team. Both Big Sky programs typically play at slower tempos compared to major conferences. Late-season conference games tend to feature more deliberate offense and tighter defense as teams are familiar with each other's schemes. The slight lean is under in what projects as a grind-it-out conference contest.
The total of 139.5 is a moderate line. In conference play, teams often have greater familiarity with each other, which can lead to more effective defensive performances. Without a clear indication of a high-paced, offensive game from either side, the under is a slight lean.
The total of 139.5 is moderate for Big Sky conference play. These in-conference matchups often feature familiar opponents with defensive familiarity. The balanced odds on both sides suggest no sharp action on the total, but conference games late in the season tend to be more controlled and defensive-minded as teams prepare for tournament play.