The Washington Huskies (7-4) clash against the Sacramento State Hornets (6-2) at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Washington Huskies Free Prediction
The Hornets will be hoping for a similar result after blowing out the Simpson University (CA) Red Hawks in their last contest, 76-52. Sacramento State’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Simpson University (CA), who had a rate of 23.6. Sacramento State was lifted by Marcus Graves, who put up 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. This gave him his zeroth triple-double of the year.
The last time the Huskies played, they had no trouble getting past the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 73-55. The Huskies had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 21.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 20.6). With 13 points and seven assists, David Crisp played well for Washington.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Washington ranks 302nd in possessions per game (69.9) and Sacramento State is 269th (68.3) since the 2017-18 season.
Jaylen Nowell has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Washington.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Washington Huskies ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Washington ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.5) while Sacramento State ranks 90th (3.5).
The Huskies rank 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Hornets rank 246th (17.6).
Sacramento State averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 109th in the NCAA. Washington ranks 133rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Huskies rank 154th in rebounds per game (33.4) while the Hornets rank 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
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