The Portland Pilots (5-5) meet the Sacramento State Hornets (4-1) at the Earle A. Chiles Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Sacramento State Hornets at Portland Pilots Free Prediction
In the Hornets’ last outing, they dismantled the Simpson University (CA) Red Hawks, 76-52. Sacramento State’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Simpson University (CA), who had a rate of 23.6. Marcus Graves played a huge role in the victory for Sacramento State, collecting 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds on his way to his zeroth triple-double this season.
The Pilots defeated the Multnomah Lions in their last matchup, 111-103. The Pilots had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 12.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.092). Josh McSwiggan was Portland’s high scorer with 37 points on 17-for-25 shooting from the field.
The Pilots won the lone contest against the Hornets last season, 80-75. The Pilots had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 15.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.158).
Marcus Shaver Jr. has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Portland.
Sacramento State may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Portland ranks 71st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Sacramento State has forced the 191st-most turnovers (18.9 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Sacramento State ranks 73rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Portland ranks 272nd (25.5).
The Hornets rank 133rd in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Pilots rank 257th (15.4).
Portland ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Sacramento State ranks 110th (3.2).
The Hornets rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1) while the Pilots rank 248th (37.3).
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