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Portland State Vikings @ Wash. State Cougars

Current Records: Portland State 0-0, Wash. State 0-0

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The Portland State Vikings will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Wash. State Cougars. Tip off is scheduled at 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Portland State smashed the glass last season, having averaged 36.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Wash. State struggles in that department as they averaged 37.7.

Looking back to last season, Portland State finished on the right side of .500 (17-14), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year. Similarly, Wash. State had a stellar season and finished 23-8.

Portland State is hoping to beat the odds on Monday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 14-15 record against the spread.

Portland State came up short against Wash. State in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 71-61. Can Portland State avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

Odds

Wash. State is a big 14.5-point favorite against Portland State, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Cougars, as the game opened with the Cougars as a 12-point favorite.


The over/under is 148.5 points.

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Series History

Wash. State has won all of the games they've played against Portland State in the last 9 years.

  • Dec 02, 2023 - Wash. State 71 vs. Portland State 61
  • Dec 13, 2020 - Wash. State 69 vs. Portland State 60
  • Dec 06, 2015 - Wash. State 91 vs. Portland State 67