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Portland State has failed to cover in its last five games, while San Diego has covered in four of its past five. Portland State nets a lofty 82.7 points per game but allows a ghastly 81.7 per contest. San Diego is the better shooting team, and 67 percent of the time my simulations show the Toreros winning by double digits. Lay the points.
The Portland State five-game ATS losing streak has conspired to push this line illogically high. The Vikings were designated a strong seed in the CIT. The reward was a bye and a home game, but they were forced to play on the road because of an arena conflict. Portland State presses full-court and plays ultra-fast, averaging 85 points per game despite the midseason loss of its primary scorer. San Diego might win straight-up but will be gassed afterward.
Portland State has averaged an 82-81 score but its total rating capped out three weeks ago and it has stayed Under the total in four of its last five, in which it's 0-5 against the spread. What I love about the Vikings is the frenzied pace they set by pressing, which led them finishing No. 2 in the nation with 9.9 steals per game. They never stop. San Diego has played extremely well in its last five, shooting almost 50 percent and exceeding the Over in four of its last five. This one gets Over the total.