It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (8-7, 3-3 BigSky) welcome the Sacramento State Hornets (7-7, 1-4 BigSky) to Centrum Arena. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Free Prediction
The last time the Hornets played, they defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 66-64. Getting to the free throw line was one of Sacramento State’s biggest advantages. They made 27 trips to the line, eight more than Northern Arizona. With 35 points on 13-for-17 shooting, Joshua Patton was the game’s high scorer.
The Thunderbirds beat the Portland State Vikings in their last outing, 83-69. Southern Utah’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Portland State. The Thunderbirds had a rate of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.503), while the Vikings posted a mark of 0.431 (below the 0.499 mark opponents have averaged against Southern Utah this season). With 16 points and five assists, Southern Utah’s Jacob Calloway played well.
After the Thunderbirds won the sole game against the Hornets last season, 77-74, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Thunderbirds had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.231) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.454).
Southern Utah might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Sacramento State currently ranks 57th in defensive efficiency while the Thunderbirds rank 233rd in offensive efficiency.
Sacramento State Hornets at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Utah ranks 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Sacramento State ranks 266th (16.5).
The Hornets average 36.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 124th in the country. The Thunderbirds rank 266th in rebounds allowed per game (40.3).
Sacramento State ranks 48th in steals per game (7.8) while Southern Utah ranks 102nd (6.7).
The Thunderbirds rank 101st in blocks per game (3.4) while the Hornets rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Sacramento State averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 107th in the country. Southern Utah ranks 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
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The Hornets have been outscored by an average of 10.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Sacramento State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
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