The Portland State Vikings'(10-14, 4-7 Big Sky) visit the'Northern Colorado Bears'(8-16, 3-9) on Thursday. Tip from Bank of Colorado Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Portland State vs. Northern Colorado'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Portland State fell to Eastern Washington 98-88 on Saturday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home underdog. It is just 4-6 straight up (SU) and 2-8 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games. The Vikings are 8-14 ATS on the season.
Northern Colorado destroyed Weber State 88-54 on Monday, easily covering as a 2-point home favorite. The victory broke a 3-game losing skid for NorCo, but it is still just 3-7 SU in its last 10 games. The Bears are 4-6 ATS over that span as they have slipped to 9-14 ATS this season.
Northern Colorado took down Portland State 69-67 to cover as a 5-point road underdog in their first matchup this season on Jan. 14 as the Under (157.5) connected.