The Washington Huskies (7-4) will be at home in Alaska Airlines Arena when they challenge the Sacramento State Hornets (6-2). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Sacramento State Hornets at Washington Huskies ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Huskies defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 73-55, while the Hornets beat the Simpson University (CA) Red Hawks 76-52.
The Hornets had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 23.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.486 vs. 0.342). The Huskies, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 21.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 20.6). David Crisp played a pivotal role for Washington with 13 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Sacramento State received a boost from Marcus Graves, who collected 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. This gave him his zeroth triple-double this season.
Jaylen Nowell has been playing at a high level recently for Washington, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Washington ranks 302nd in possessions per game (69.9) and Sacramento State is 269th (68.3) since last season.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Washington Huskies Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Washington ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.5) while Sacramento State ranks 90th (3.5).
- The Huskies rank 154th in rebounds per game (33.4) while the Hornets rank 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Huskies rank 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Hornets rank 246th (17.6).
- Sacramento State ranks 109th in assists per game (13.8) while Washington ranks 133rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).