The Eastern Washington Eagles (5-13, 3-4 BigSky) will try to put an end to their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Sacramento State Hornets (8-8, 2-5 BigSky) at The Hornets Nest. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Sacramento State Hornets ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last matchup, they were topped by the Portland State Vikings, 78-65. Converting at the free throw line was one of Portland State’s biggest strengths. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Eagles were just 7-13 (53.8 percent). Jacob Davison was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-21 shooting.
The Hornets had no trouble getting past the Idaho Vandals in their last contest, 69-48. The Hornets held the Vandals to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 26.0). The Vandals also had a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 16.1). Marcus Graves was the top scorer from either team with 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won both matchups against the Hornets last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Eastern Washington won 74-54. Eastern Washington had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.673 vs. 0.429). Sacramento State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 14.3).
Eastern Washington might struggle to score as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Sacramento State currently ranks 46th in defensive efficiency while the Eagles rank 309th in offensive efficiency.
Eastern Washington at Sacramento State ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Sacramento State, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Washington ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Sacramento State ranks 282nd (17.1).
The Hornets rank 31st in steals per game (8.1) while the Eagles rank 145th (5.9).
Sacramento State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. Eastern Washington ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (14.2).
The Hornets average 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Sacramento State averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Eastern Washington ranks 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 9.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
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