This is a 10* BIG SKY TOM on the UNDER Portland State/Idaho.

These teams have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but for a few different situational reasons, I believe everything finally points to much more of a defensive battle here on Thursday night.

Portland State is 13-9 now after back-to-back losses, most recently a tight 74-73 setback at Montana State. Note though that the Vikings have seen the total go UNDER in eight of their last 11 after playing to three or more straight OVERS in a row.

Idaho is 10-13 after an 87-71 loss at Idaho State. The Vandals have seen the total go UNDER in five of their last six though after playing to five or more straight OVERS in a row.

These teams played at Portland State in mid-January and the Vikings won 75-63. In my opinion, everything points to a similar final combined score here as well.

This number is high, the play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP