A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Portland State Vikings (12-14, 7-8 BigSky) when they challenge the Sacramento State Hornets (12-12, 6-9 BigSky) at The Viking Pavilion. Action begins at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets at Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Vikings beat the Idaho State Bengals 99-93, while the Hornets edged the Weber State Wildcats 78-76.
The Hornets held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 3.2 (below their season average of 21.9) and had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.5). The Vikings, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 27.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.482). Deante Strickland played a pivotal role for Portland State with 20 points and six assists. Joshua Patton had a good game for Sacramento State, finishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ethan Esposito led the Hornets to a 78-67 win. He produced 16 points and six rebounds. Sacramento State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.630 vs. 0.443). Portland State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (20-24; 83.3 percent).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Portland State offense. Portland State ranks 277th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Sacramento State forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.2 percent).
Sacramento State Hornets at Portland State Vikings Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland State, ATS Winner – Portland State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Portland State ranks 100th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Sacramento State ranks 291st (15.8).
- The Vikings average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Sacramento State ranks 131st in assists per game (13.6) while Portland State ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Vikings rank 15th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Hornets rank 187th (34.8).
- Portland State ranks 18th in steals per game (8.5) while Sacramento State ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 2.4 for the season.
