The Sacramento State Hornets (11-6, 4-4 BigSky) and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (10-7, 4-4 BigSky) battle at Walkup Skydome. The Hornets will try to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Sacramento State Hornets at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lumberjacks barely escaped the Portland State Vikings 84-82, while the Hornets beat the Portland State Vikings 66-55.
Sacramento State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 17.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.8 (above their season average of 32.3). Portland State recorded marks of 33.6 and 41.7, respectively, for those same stats. The Lumberjacks, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 16.2) and had a free throw rate of 0.219 (above their season average of 0.198). Northern Arizona’s Bernie Andre had a good outing, contributing 20 points and 15 rebounds. Sacramento State, meanwhile, was lifted by Ethan Esposito, who contributed 22 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Joshua Patton led the Hornets to a 64-57 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. The Hornets’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Lumberjacks. Sacramento State had a rate of 40.0, while Northern Arizona posted a mark of 27.3.
Northern Arizona might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Sacramento State currently ranks eighth in defensive efficiency while the Lumberjacks rank 114th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Hornets rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while the Lumberjacks rank 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Sacramento State vs. Northern Arizona Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sacramento State ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.4) while Northern Arizona ranks 197th (2.1).
- The Hornets rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Lumberjacks rank 68th (33.0).
- The Lumberjacks rank 178th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Hornets rank 283rd (13.8).
- Sacramento State ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 114th (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Sacramento State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
