Who's Playing

Idaho State @ Portland State

Regular Season Records: Idaho State 7-22; Portland State 12-16

What to Know

The Portland State Vikings and the Idaho State Bengals are set to clash at 2 p.m. ET March 9 at Idaho Central Arena in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tourney. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Vikings came up short against the Eastern Washington Eagles this past Saturday, falling 83-75.

Meanwhile, Idaho State came up short against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds last Thursday, falling 79-71.

Portland State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 2-7 against the spread when favored.

A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Portland State enters the matchup with 17.1 takeaways on average, good for 11th best in college basketball. On the other end of the spectrum, Idaho State is stumbling into the contest with the 48th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.2 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against Idaho State.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Idaho Central Arena -- Boise, Idaho
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Vikings are a 4.5-point favorite against the Bengals, 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 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Portland State have won nine out of their last 13 games against Idaho State.

  • Feb 26, 2022 - Portland State 73 vs. Idaho State 69
  • Dec 02, 2021 - Portland State 63 vs. Idaho State 55
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Portland State 69 vs. Idaho State 43
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Idaho State 64 vs. Portland State 57
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Portland State 89 vs. Idaho State 76
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Portland State 82 vs. Idaho State 76
  • Feb 21, 2019 - Portland State 99 vs. Idaho State 93
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Idaho State 69 vs. Portland State 67
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Portland State 91 vs. Idaho State 77
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Portland State 87 vs. Idaho State 83
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Portland State 74 vs. Idaho State 69
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Idaho State 88 vs. Portland State 71
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Idaho State 73 vs. Portland State 70