It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Weber State Wildcats (13-8, 7-3 BigSky) welcome the Sacramento State Hornets (9-9, 3-6 BigSky) to the Dee Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets at Weber State Wildcats ATS Prediction
In the Hornets’ last contest, they beat the Idaho State Bengals, 74-58. The Hornets held the Bengals to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.7 (below their season average of 29.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.482). With 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Marcus Graves was the top scorer from either team.
The Wildcats lost a close one to the Portland State Vikings in their last matchup, 76-75. Portland State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Vikings had 19 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Wildcats had six and 27, respectively. With 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting, Jerrick Harding was the game’s leading scorer.
Weber State could dominate on defense as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Wildcats currently rank 53rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while Sacramento State is 277th in effective field goal percentage (0.488).
After the Wildcats won both contests against the Hornets last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Weber State won 83-73. The Wildcats made eight of their nine free throws (88.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 21.2).
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Weber State Wildcats Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Weber State ranks 63rd in rebounds per game (38.0) while Sacramento State ranks 131st in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
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The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
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