The undefeated Sacramento State Hornets (3-0) look to extend their hot start when they meet the UC Davis Aggies (2-1) at Hornet Gym. The game begins at 10:05 pm ET on Tuesday, Nov. 24.
The Hornets enter this game hoping for similar success after blowing out Holy Names 96-56 on Friday. Cody Demps was the game’s high scorer with 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting. The Aggies, meanwhile, are coming off a 76-46 win against Fresno Pacific on Wednesday. Josh Fox was the game’s top scorer, posting 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
Sacramento State is a three-point favorite against UC Davis and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at 142 points. The Hornets have started off well, going 3-0 Straight Up (SU) and 1-0 Against The Spread (ATS). It’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score on the Hornets. The 61.3 points that Sacramento State’s defense allows per game makes them the 45th-ranked defense in the country. Sacramento State’s three-point defense can be considered one of the best in the nation, allowing just 4.0 three-pointers per game. The Hornets are the 34th-best team in the country at blocking shots, averaging 6.0 blocks per game.
On the other side, the Aggies have 2-1 SU and 1-1 ATS records.
This game marks the first time these teams will play this season. The last time Sacramento State and UC Davis played, Sacramento State won, moving its SU record against the Aggies to 6-4. Furthermore, Sacramento State holds the advantage ATS with a record of 4-2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – Sac, ATS Winner – Sac, O/U – Over
Notes
Sacramento State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
UC Davis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento State.
UC Davis scores an average of just 75.3 points per game (ranked 181st). Sacramento State ranks 45th in points allowed, giving up 61.3 points per game.
The UC Davis Aggies have a defensive rating of 81.2 (ranked 18th), while the Sacramento State Hornets have an offensive rating of 110.8 (ranked 127th).
The UC Davis Aggies average 75.3 possessions per game and 1.000 points per possession. The Sacramento State Hornets earn fewer possessions with 71.9, but they score more points with 1.108.
Sacramento State ranks 97th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.26. UC Davis is ranked lower at 320th with an A/TO of .70.
UC Davis, the 11th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 48.3 rebounds per game. Sacramento State ranks 41st with 44.3.
UC Davis ranks 262nd in offensive rebounds, while Sacramento State ranks at 24th in defensive rebounds.
Opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 18.1% when playing Sacramento State this season. UC Davis is undefeated (2-0) when its TO% is 18.1% or higher.
