A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Sacramento State Hornets (9-4, 2-2 BigSky) when they meet the Weber State Wildcats (5-10, 1-3 BigSky) at The Hornets Nest. Action begins at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Weber State Wildcats vs. Sacramento State Hornets ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hornets defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 64-57, while the Wildcats lost a winnable game to the Northern Colorado Bears, 65-64.
Sacramento State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.6) and a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.247). Northern Arizona had marks of 27.3 and 0.127, respectively, for those same stats. Weber State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.145 vs. 0.101). Sacramento State received a boost from Joshua Patton, who finished with 23 points and seven rebounds. Michal Kozak, meanwhile fueled Weber State with 13 points, 18 rebounds and seven blocks.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Hornets won 78-76. Sacramento State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 3.2). Weber State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.218 vs. 0.176). This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Weber State in this contest. The Wildcats rank 303rd in offensive rebounding percentage (23.2 percent), while Sacramento State ranks 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Weber State Wildcats vs. Sacramento State Hornets Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Sacramento State, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sacramento State ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Weber State ranks 199th (14.9).
- The Wildcats are 11th in the nation with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while the Hornets are 42nd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- Sacramento State is 33rd in the country with 5.4 steals allowed per game while Weber State is 59th with 5.8 steals allowed per game.
- The Hornets rank 79th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Wildcats rank 254th (31.9).
- Weber State ranks 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Sacramento State ranks 277th (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 8.5 for the season.
