The Eastern Washington Eagles (13-6, 6-2 BigSky) and their great offense travel to Sacramento State to take on the Hornets (11-7, 4-5 BigSky) and their tremendous defense. The game begins at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Sacramento State Hornets ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Hornets fell to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 69-54, while the Eagles defeated the Northern Colorado Bears, 89-84.
The Eagles had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 26.0) and held the Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.531). Sacramento State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 18.6). Ethan Esposito played well for Sacramento State with 11 points. Mason Peatling, meanwhile had a solid performance for Eastern Washington, finishing with 21 points, 22 rebounds and seven assists.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Hornets won 59-56. The Hornets’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Eagles. Sacramento State had a rate of 19.9, while Eastern Washington posted a mark of 23.8. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Sacramento State should have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Hornets rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while Eastern Washington ranks 166th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.3 percent). Additionally, the Eagles rank 59th in offensive efficiency (108.7), while the Hornets rank 14th in defensive efficiency (88.9).
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Sacramento State Hornets Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Sacramento State ranks 290th (14.3).
- The Eagles rank 50th in steals per game (7.8) while the Hornets rank 114th (6.6).
- Sacramento State ranks 57th in blocks per game (4.1) while Eastern Washington ranks 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Hornets rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Eagles rank 265th (38.9).
- Eastern Washington ranks fifth in assists per game (17.8) while Sacramento State ranks 215th (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
- The Hornets have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Sacramento State has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.
