Idaho State Bengals at Sacramento State Hornets Betting Prediction 01/04/20

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The Idaho State Bengals (5-6, 2-0 BigSky) will be at The Hornets Nest to meet the Sacramento State Hornets (7-4, 0-2 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Idaho State Bengals vs. Sacramento State Hornets Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Hornets lost a close one to the Montana Grizzlies, 52-50, while the Bengals beat the Eastern Washington Eagles, 75-69.

The Bengals had a superb free throw rate of 0.261 (above their season average of 0.225) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.541). Sacramento State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.119). Sacramento State’s Brandon Davis had a solid performance, contributing four points and 11 rebounds. Idaho State rallied around Chier Maker, who had 24 points and seven rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Hornets won the last contest 74-58. The Hornets’ 30.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Bengals, who had a mark of 14.7. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Sacramento State currently ranks 341st in possessions per game (64.9) and Idaho State is 292nd (67.3). Also, the Bengals’ 27th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.553) will clash against the Hornets’ top-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.393).

Idaho State at Sacramento State Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Sacramento State, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Idaho State ranks 177th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Sacramento State ranks 279th (13.5).
  • The Bengals rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Hornets rank 75th (3.2).
  • Sacramento State allows the 20th-fewest assists per game (9.6) while Idaho State ranks 44th (10.6).
  • The Hornets rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bengals rank 94th (6.5).
  • Idaho State ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Sacramento State ranks 62nd (32.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bengals have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Idaho State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 55.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).