Who's Playing

Portland State @ Iowa

Current Records: Portland State 2-2; Iowa 5-0

What to Know

After a three-game homestand, the Portland State Vikings will be on the road. They will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Vikings nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

It looks like Portland State got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They took a 69-54 bruising from the Portland Pilots on Tuesday.

As for Iowa, they can't say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They put a hurting on the Western Michigan Broncos at home to the tune of 109-61. The margin was wide but not a surprise since the spread was 28.5 points in the Hawkeyes' favor. Iowa's forward Keegan Murray was one of the most active players for the squad, picking up 29 points along with six rebounds and three blocks.

Portland State is now 2-2 while Iowa sits at 5-0. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Portland State have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 35.40%, which places them 17th in college basketball. But the Hawkeyes enter the contest with a 50.30% field goal percentage, good for 20th best in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena -- Iowa City, Iowa
  • TV: BTN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Hawkeyes are a big 24.5-point favorite against the Vikings, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawkeyes as a 23.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.