Portland State Vikings vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Planning on watching today’s Vikings and Panthers game? Catch the action at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Milwaukee as the -5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 162.5 points.
PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -5
This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?
Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
Portland State picked up an 85-76 win over San Diego on Tuesday, November 12th. The Vikings, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Portland State built a big lead by halftime, going up 51-33, but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points went over the 157-point line, finishing at 161.
Portland State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They hit 47.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 17 attempts, and went 15 for 25 from the free-throw line.
Jaylin Henderson led the way with 23 points, while Keyon Kensie added 20. Steven Jamerson II was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Kody Clouet struggled, hitting just 2 of 11 shots.
Portland State’s defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 25 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 23 of 47 shots for 48%.
From three-point range, the Vikings held their opponent to just 2 of 13 shooting, or 15%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 24, shooting 70%. Portland State also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Panthers?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Panthers pulled off an impressive 80-74 win over Duquesne on Tuesday, November 19th. Milwaukee was a +7 underdog heading into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.
Milwaukee led 37-28 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, while Duquesne put up 46. The total points for the game were 154, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.
Milwaukee’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 80 points with a 51.9% field goal percentage and a 57.7% effective field goal rate. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 30 attempts, good for 63.3%.
Kentrell Pullian led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 60% from three. Jake DiMichele added 21 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots, while Tre Dinkins III contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 threes. Jamichael Stillwell grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with 11 points.
Milwaukee’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 60 attempts.
From two-point range, the opponent shot 55%, hitting 16 of 29 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 9 for 31, shooting 29%. Milwaukee also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Milwaukee gave up 13 offensive rebounds.