The Sacramento State Hornets (3-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (5-1) at Thunderdome. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Sacramento State Hornets at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Prediction
The last time the Hornets played, they beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 87-82. Sacramento State won the rebounding battle. The Hornets had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 31) and total rebounds (50 vs. 38). Sacramento State rallied around Marcus Graves, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 6-for-19 shooting.
The Gauchos were victorious over the Idaho Vandals in their last matchup, 66-55. UC Santa Barbara’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Gauchos had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 21) and total rebounds (47 vs. 30). Ar’mond Davis was UC Santa Barbara’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting from the field.
The Gauchos won the sole contest against the Hornets last season, 82-72. The Gauchos had a much better turnover percentage (6.4 vs. 13.3) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 25.0).
The high-powered offense of UC Santa Barbara will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Sacramento State. Since the 2017-18 season, the Gauchos rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while the Hornets are 270th in defensive efficiency. The Gauchos should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Sacramento State at UC Santa Barbara ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Santa Barbara ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Sacramento State ranks 280th (33.1).
The Gauchos rank first in steals allowed per game (3.7) while the Hornets rank 124th (5.9).
UC Santa Barbara ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Sacramento State ranks 120th (3.2).
The Gauchos rank 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Hornets rank 307th (17.7).
UC Santa Barbara ranks 81st in assists per game (14.9) while Sacramento State ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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