It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Sacramento State Hornets (9-11, 3-8 BigSky) welcome the Portland State Vikings (9-13, 4-7 BigSky) to The Hornets Nest. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10:35 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Portland State Vikings at Sacramento State Hornets ATS Prediction
The Vikings are hoping for a better outcome after their 80-62 loss to the Northern Colorado Bears in their last game. Northern Colorado’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Portland State. The Bears had a rate of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.546), while the Vikings posted a mark of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.474). Portland State’s Holland Woods had a solid game, contributing 14 points and five assists.
In the Hornets’ previous matchup, they lost to the Northern Colorado Bears, 65-59. Getting to the free throw line was one of Northern Colorado’s biggest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Sacramento State had 16. With 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Marcus Graves led Sacramento State in scoring.
After the Hornets won two out of three contests against the Vikings last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Portland State won 71-67. The Vikings knocked down 22 of their 31 free throws (71.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 25.0).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Sacramento State offense. Sacramento State ranks 199th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Portland State forces the 42nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.2 percent).
Portland State Vikings vs. Sacramento State Hornets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Sacramento State, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Portland State ranks 105th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Sacramento State ranks 300th (16.2).
The Vikings rank 11th in rebounds per game (41.0) while the Hornets rank 174th (35.0).
Portland State averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. Sacramento State ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Vikings average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Sacramento State ranks 137th in assists per game (13.6) while Portland State ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, matching their season average.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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