The Sacramento State Hornets (3-0) try to stay unbeaten when they meet the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (5-1) at Thunderdome. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Sacramento State Hornets at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Gauchos defeated the Idaho Vandals 66-55, while the Hornets beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans 87-82.
The Hornets held the Titans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.5 (below the 31.8 mark opponents have averaged against Sacramento State this season) and had a free throw rate of 0.264 (above their season average of 0.133). The Gauchos, on the other hand, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 47.5 (above their season average of 34.2) and had a free throw rate of 0.350 (above their season average of 0.288). Ar’mond Davis played well for UC Santa Barbara with 18 points and nine rebounds. Marcus Graves, meanwhile led the way for Sacramento State, putting up 22 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
The Gauchos won the only contest between these two teams last season, 82-72. The Gauchos’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Hornets. UC Santa Barbara had a rate of 6.4, while Sacramento State posted a mark of 13.3.
The high-powered offense of UC Santa Barbara will battle against the porous defense of Sacramento State. Since last season, the Gauchos rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while the Hornets are 270th in defensive efficiency. The Gauchos figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Sacramento State ranks 280th (33.1).
- The Gauchos rank 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Hornets rank 307th (17.7).
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 81st in assists per game (14.9) while Sacramento State ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Gauchos rank first in steals allowed per game (3.7) while the Hornets rank 124th (5.9).
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Sacramento State ranks 120th (3.2).
