Montana State Bobcats vs. Portland State Vikings: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time and TV channel
Half time report
Their last matchup in January was close, and so far it looks like this is how Portland State and the Bobcats will end this matchup. At 37-36, Portland State looked like the better team, but there was still one more half to play.
If Portland State continues to play like this, they will raise their record to 17-11 in no time. Montana State, on the other hand, will have to make amends with an 11-16 record unless it turns things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
Portland State Vikings @ Montana State Bobcats
Current records: Portland State 16-11, Montana State 11-15
How to watch
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Portland State has enjoyed the comforts of home for its last two games, but now it will hit the road. They and the Montana State Bobcats will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday at Max Worthington Arena. Montana State lost in their last matchup and will look to turn the tables on Portland State, who will come away with the win.
Last Saturday, the Vikings didn’t have much trouble with the Lumberjacks at home as they won 83-68.
Meanwhile, Montana State’s recent tough going got a little tougher on Saturday after their fourth straight loss. They found themselves the reluctant recipients of an 88-69 punch in the gut against the Grizzlies. Montana State has discovered that winning isn’t easy when you don’t work as a unit and give out 10 fewer a*sists than your opponent.
The Vikings’ win brought their record to 16-11. As for the Bobcats, it was their fourth straight loss on the road, dropping their record to 11-15.
Thursday’s game looks like a tense game: Portland State has crashed the gla*s this season, averaging 36.2 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Montana State, which is averaging just 30.4 rebounds per game. Given Portland State’s significant advantage in this area, the Bobcats will need to find a way to close that gap.
Portland State hopes to overcome the odds on Thursday, as experts believe they are headed toward a loss. For those looking to play the spread, take note: They are a solid 6-3 against the spread when playing as underdogs on the road.
Prospect
Montana State is a 2.5-point favorite against Portland State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good line sense for this one, as the game opened with the Bobcats as three-point favorites.
The high/low is 149.5 points.
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Series history
Montana State has won 6 of their last 10 games against Portland State.
- January 27, 2024 – Portland State 94 vs. Montana State 91
- February 25, 2023 – Montana State 91 vs. Portland State 78
- January 26, 2023 – Montana State 75 vs. Portland State 66
- February 10, 2022 – Montana State 77 vs. Portland State 74
- January 22, 2022 – Montana State 73 vs. Portland State 61
- January 16, 2021 – Montana State 69 vs. Portland State 64
- January 14, 2021 – Montana State 71 vs. Portland State 64
- February 20, 2020 – Portland State 87 vs. Montana State 77
- January 11, 2020 – Portland State 77 vs. Montana State 76
- March 09, 2019 – Portland State 84 vs. Montana State 80