It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Idaho State Bengals (7-11, 3-6 BigSky) welcome the Sacramento State Hornets (8-9, 2-6 BigSky) to Holt Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Idaho State Bengals ATS Prediction
In the Hornets’ last matchup, they were topped by the Eastern Washington Eagles, 94-92. Eastern Washington’s 0.562 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Sacramento State, who had a rate of 0.453. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.478, while the Hornets’ was below the 0.556 mark opponents have averaged against Eastern Washington this season. Marcus Graves was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 8-for-22 shooting.
The Bengals were blown out by the Montana State Bobcats in their last outing, 104-84. Montana State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Idaho State. The Bobcats posted a mark of 6.1 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Bengals had a rate of 20.8 (above their season average of 15.6). With 10 points and 10 rebounds, Chier Maker had a good performance for Idaho State.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Graves led both teams with 27 points in the first matchup, in which the Hornets lost 72-70. Converting at the free throw line was one of Idaho State’s biggest strengths. They were 13-14 (92.9 percent), while the Hornets were just 7-14 (50.0 percent).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Idaho State. Idaho State ranks 127th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while the gambling defense of Sacramento State forces the 16th-most turnovers in the country (23.8 percent).
Sacramento State vs. Idaho State Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Idaho State ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Sacramento State ranks 277th (17.1).
The Hornets rank 33rd in steals per game (8.0) while the Bengals rank 195th (4.9).
Sacramento State averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. Idaho State ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Bengals rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Hornets rank 140th (3.9).
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The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 2.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bengals have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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