Lewis & Clark River Otters vs Portland State Vikings
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Matchup Analysis
Lewis & Clark enjoys a sizable rest edge, entering the opener with 334 days off versus Portland State’s 239. That disparity suggests the visiting squad will be fresher on the court, a factor that could shape tempo and execution from the opening tip.
Portland State’s shooting profile trails its opponent in every major category. The Vikings connect on 32.496 percent of their three‑point attempts while the Colonials hit 41.667 percent from beyond the arc. Field‑goal efficiency follows the same pattern, with Portland posting 46.05 percent overall compared with Lewis & Clark’s 50.0 percent. The gap in shooting efficiency underscores a potential advantage for the road team in scoring bursts.
When it comes to straight‑up results against sub‑.500 competition, the Vikings have compiled a 37-10 record, a win percentage of 0.787 across a sample of 47 games. That track record reflects a strong ability to capitalize on weaker opponents, even as the spread metric remains unsettled.
There is no pick for this game; no line and no side.
Team Comparison
Current Odds
Market odds not available from ESPN for this game.
Model Projection
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC Lewis & Clark River Otters | +121 | +4.2 | O 163.6 |
| PRST Portland State Vikings | -121 | -4.2 | U 163.6 |
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Key Matchup Factors
Key Matchup Factors:
- Market Total Signal (+163.65): This factor contributes +163.65 to the projection, favoring Portland St.
- Rest Advantage (-95.00): The rest differential (95.00) gives Lewis & Clark fresher legs, which typically matters most in second-half execution.
- Combined Tempo (+40.91): This factor contributes +40.91 to the projection, favoring Portland St.
- Points Per Game Differential (-10.35): Lewis & Clark's per-game scoring advantage (10.35 PPG) indicates a more productive offense.
Recent Trends
Portland St Trends:
- Portland State Vikings is 37-10 straight up vs teams below .500
- The over is 1-5 in Portland State Vikings's games vs teams above .500
- Portland State Vikings is 33-13 straight up with 3+ days rest
- Portland State Vikings is 29-11 straight up after a win
- Portland State Vikings is 51-23 straight up with 2+ days rest
Lewis & Clark Trends:
- Lewis & Clark Pioneers is 0-5 straight up away
- Lewis & Clark Pioneers is 0-5 straight up in non-conference games
- Lewis & Clark Pioneers is 0-5 straight up in their last 10 games
Matchup Edges
Portland St
Advantages
- Home court advantage worth 3.5 points in our model
- Strong offense averaging 76.6 PPG
- Market Total Signal contributes +163.65 points to home projection
Disadvantages
- Opponent still holds a 45% model win probability
- Combined opponent scoring of 43.5 PPG creates variance risk
Lewis & Clark
Advantages
- Potent offense averaging 87.0 PPG
- 334-day rest advantage over opponent's 239 days
- Rest Advantage contributes -95.00 points favoring away
Disadvantages
- Playing on the road, sacrificing 3.5 point of home court advantage
- 5-game losing streak compounds road challenges
- Model win probability of just 45% on the road