Idaho Vandals vs. Sacramento State Hornets Betting Prediction 02/03/20

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The Idaho Vandals (5-15, 1-8 BigSky) head to The Hornets Nest to take on the Sacramento State Hornets (11-8, 4-6 BigSky). The Vandals will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 10:05 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Idaho Vandals at Sacramento State Hornets ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Hornets fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 59-54, while the Vandals were defeated by the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 77-72.

Idaho had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.510) while Sacramento State had a better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 17.2). Sacramento State received a boost from Joshua Patton, who contributed 11 points and six rebounds. Trevon Allen was a key piece for Idaho with 26 points and five steals.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Vandals won 94-90. Idaho made good use of their 28 trips to the free throw line, converting on 25 of them (89.3 percent). Sacramento State, on the other hand, was just 19-29 (65.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

When considering effective field goal percentage, Sacramento State should have a considerable advantage. The Hornets defense ranks ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.433), while the Idaho offense is ranked 271st in effective field goal percentage (0.479).

Idaho Vandals at Sacramento State Hornets Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Sacramento State ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (15.1) while Idaho ranks 236th (24.3).
  • The Hornets average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Vandals rank 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Sacramento State ranks 118th in steals per game (6.6) while Idaho ranks 154th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Hornets rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Vandals rank 163rd (13.4).
  • Sacramento State ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Idaho ranks 148th (35.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 55.0 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
  • The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 4.6 for the season.