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Portland State vs. Montana prediction: Why Portland State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Portland State vs Montana predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Montana and Portland State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Dahlberg Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Portland State a slight edge with a 51% win probability over Montana.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Portland State vs. Montana matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Portland State vs. Montana prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Portland State and Montana 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Portland State a 51% chance of defeating Montana. Our predicted score is Portland State 73-73 Montana.
According to our model, Montana (+1.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of going over.
While there is no way for a men's college basketball game to end in a tie, our prediction of 73-73 is based on each team's average score in the above-mentioned simulations of Portland State vs. Montana.
Portland State vs. Montana odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Portland State | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -105 |
| Total | o141.5 (-106) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Portland State vs. Montana picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Montana +1.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Portland State | -105 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -106 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 141.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Portland State vs. Montana game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Montana and Portland State at Dahlberg Arena is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland State vs. Montana
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Dahlberg Arena
Conclusion
We predict Portland State, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat Montana on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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