The CSUN Matadors (1-4) clash with the Sacramento State Hornets (3-1) at the Matadome. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Sacramento State Hornets at CSUN Matadors ATS Prediction
In the Hornets’ last outing, they were defeated by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 75-58. UC Santa Barbara out-rebounded Sacramento State. The Gauchos had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 16) and total rebounds (40 vs. 23). Joshua Patton was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 3-for-5 shooting.
The Matadors fell to the Washington State Cougars in their last game, 103-94. Converting at the free throw line was one of Washington State’s largest advantages. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Matadors were just 9-13 (69.2 percent). With 32 points on 15-for-26 shooting, Lamine Diane was the top scorer from either team.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. CSUN ranks 256th in possessions per game (68.4) and Sacramento State is 273rd (67.9) since the 2017-18 season.
The Hornets won the only contest against the Matadors last season, 66-61. The Hornets had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.068) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 15.2).
Sacramento State Hornets at CSUN Matadors Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – CSUN, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
CSUN averages 32.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 309th in the nation. Sacramento State ranks 231st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
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