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Northern Arizona at Portland State

January 5, 2008
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Premium Pick

The Vikings have some injury issues with key players as Tyrell Mara likely sitting again, and leading scorer Deonte Huff is hobbled and may miss. But even if he is a go, he will not be 100%. The two combine for 55 minutes and 19 ppg, as well as 9.5 boards. Those 19 ppg are crucial as the Vikings only produce 68 per night, and replacing them is going to be an issue. Beyond that they produce 56 turnovers and 30 steals. The Lumberjacks are under the radar, with four of five losses coming to Arizona, Kansas, UNLV and Utah State. They have handled everyone else on the schedule. The loss of fire-power for Vikings is critical here, as the Jacks hit 48%, and drain 40% of their three-pointers, and no starter shooting under 45%. We think the Jacks have a shot at stealing one here vs an under-manned Viking team.

3 units on Northern Arizona +4.5 (-110) (risk 3 to return 3)
Result:
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N. Arizona Lumberjacks
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66
Portland State Vikings
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80
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