Portland at Portland State

This is always an intense game as Portland travels to take on in-state rival Portland State. Portland looks like they are off to a good start, but the strength of schedule in their four wins is one of the softest in the country. Portland has not played a very tough schedule either, but in a game vs. Oregon State, they held their own and covered. The one thing that stands out from that game is it verified their effort on the defensive end. They held Oregon State to 41% shooting after their cupcake opponents failed to shoot 33% in both wins. This will translate well vs. Portland. The Pilots don't have the offense here to win. Take Portland State on the moneyline.