The Sacramento State Hornets (6-7, 0-4 BigSky) travel to Walkup Skydome to clash against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-11, 2-3 BigSky). The Hornets will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Odds
Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Lumberjacks fell to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 84-82, while the Hornets were defeated by the Idaho State Bengals, 72-70.
Sacramento State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.479) while Northern Arizona had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.4). Northern Arizona rallied around Bernie Andre, who contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds. Marcus Graves, meanwhile fueled Sacramento State with 27 points.
The Lumberjacks won the only contest between these two teams last season, 58-53. Northern Arizona’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Sacramento State. The Lumberjacks had a rate of 0.388, while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.088. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of Northern Arizona (246th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 102.2) will battle against the stingy defense of Sacramento State (48th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.6). The Hornets figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Sacramento State Hornets at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sacramento State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 239th (26.0).
- The Hornets rank 128th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Lumberjacks rank 237th (32.5).
- Northern Arizona ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Sacramento State ranks 133rd (4.1).
- The Hornets rank 89th in assists per game (14.5) while the Lumberjacks rank 207th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- Northern Arizona ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Sacramento State ranks 134th (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (11.6 above their season average).
