Halftime Report

This game looks nothing like the tight 69-66 margin from Weber State's win over the Vikings in their previous head-to-head back in January. Weber State has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Vikings 45-26.

Weber State already has eight blowout wins this season, but why stop there? Barring a freak comeback, they will be celebrating another huge victory in the locker room very soon.

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Portland State Vikings @ Weber State Wildcats

Current Records: Portland State 14-9, Weber State 14-9

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Portland State has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Weber State Wildcats will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Dee Events Center. Portland State is expected to lose this one by nine points, so we'll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.

Last Monday, the Vikings came up short against the Eagles and fell 90-77. Portland State has not had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.

In what's become a running theme this season, Weber State gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 82-63 victory. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Weber State.

The Vikings' loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-9. As for the Wildcats, their win bumped their record up to an identical 14-9.

Thursday's match is shaping up to be a scrappy matchup: Portland State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.2 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Weber State, though, as they've been averaging only 33.3 rebounds per game. Given Portland State's sizable advantage in that area, the Wildcats will need to find a way to close that gap.

Portland State skirted past the Wildcats 69-66 in their previous matchup back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Portland State since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Odds

Weber State is a big 9-point favorite against Portland State, 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 9-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is set at 143.5 points.

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Series History

Weber State and Portland State both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.

  • Jan 13, 2024 - Portland State 69 vs. Weber State 66
  • Feb 18, 2023 - Weber State 65 vs. Portland State 57
  • Jan 19, 2023 - Weber State 84 vs. Portland State 68
  • Feb 24, 2022 - Portland State 81 vs. Weber State 75
  • Dec 04, 2021 - Weber State 80 vs. Portland State 69
  • Dec 20, 2020 - Portland State 74 vs. Weber State 72
  • Dec 18, 2020 - Weber State 94 vs. Portland State 66
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Portland State 89 vs. Weber State 83
  • Jan 20, 2020 - Portland State 92 vs. Weber State 76
  • Mar 14, 2019 - Weber State 81 vs. Portland State 71