Who's Playing

Portland @ Montana State

Current Records: Portland 5-1; Montana State 1-3

What to Know

The Portland Pilots will square off against the Montana State Bobcats at 3 p.m. ET Friday at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. Portland will be hoping to build upon the 62-59 win they picked up against Montana State when they previously played in December of last year.

The Pilots can't say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They strolled past the Portland State Vikings with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the contest 69-54.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for the Bobcats as they fell 81-78 to the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday.

Portland is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 2-0 against the spread when expected to lose.

Portland's win lifted them to 5-1 while Montana State's defeat dropped them down to 1-3. We'll see if Portland can repeat their recent success or if Montana State bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center -- San Antonio, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bobcats are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Pilots, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Portland won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Dec 22, 2020 - Portland 62 vs. Montana State 59