NCAA GEM OF THE DAY YTD: 14-8 (63.6%)
Week 1 5-2
Week 2 4-3
Week 3 4-3
Week 4 1-0
Portland State -1 @Pepperdine
Tonight's matchup features 2 teams heading into opposite directions. The Vikings are riding a 3 game winning streak including a victory over in-state rival Portland (6-3). The Vikes are shooting the ball well scoring an average 89.6 ppg in their last 3 games.
They feature a well balanced scoring squad with 4 starters in double figures led by guard Dominic Waters (55.7% FG, 56.7% 3pt, 94.6% FT, 17.5ppg)
Pepperdine on the other hand is a basic 2 man scoring squad led by guard Keion Bell (22.8 ppg) and gaurd Dane Suttle. Pepperdine has dropped their last 4 games each time scoring less and less points (82,77,72,65).
These teams have 1 common opponent this year in CALPO, where Portland St won 92-83 and Pepperdine lost 77-83 (although Pepperdine was on the road for that game).
Although the trends do not favor Portland State when it comes to road games (2-7 ATS L9), Pepperdine is 1-4 @ home this year and their homecourt advantage is Nil. Looking for the well balanced scoring attack to overcome the 2 man team of Pepperdine tonight for the victory.