Utah Tech vs Portland St. Vikings Predictions October 10, 2026
Portland State is the pick to beat Utah Tech, Portland State 37, Utah Tech 31, behind Delon Thompson’s favorable rushing matchup against the Trailblazers’ struggling run defense. Utah Tech’s recent offensive improvement and the Vikings’ defensive problems make a close game plausible. Over 61.5 (-125) is the strongest actionable wager, while Utah Tech +9.5 (-113) is the spread recommendation.
Utah Tech vs Portland St. Vikings prediction and best bet
Portland State gets the winner pick because its rushing attack matches up well with Utah Tech’s most persistent defensive problem. Four of the Trailblazers’ first six opponents ran for at least 200 yards. Thompson enters this matchup after rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings’ September 26 win at Weber State.
The stronger betting case is Over 61.5 (-125). Portland State’s defense has surrendered substantial yardage, too, giving Utah Tech a plausible route to keeping this competitive. The forecast calls for both offenses to contribute, with the Vikings winning by six. That also favors Utah Tech +9.5 (-113), although the total is the single official wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, or 2 p.m. Mountain Time.
Venue: Hillsboro Stadium in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Broadcast: ESPN+ and Rose City SportsNet.
Records: Utah Tech is 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the Big Sky. Portland State is 1-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play. Utah Tech has lost nine straight games, including its final three games of 2025.
SportsJaw moneyline: Utah Tech +300; Portland State -410.