A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Eastern Washington Eagles (11-16, 9-7 BigSky) when they clash with the Sacramento State Hornets (12-13, 6-10 BigSky) at Reese Court. Action gets underway at 9:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Eastern Washington Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles were victorious over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 86-73, while the Hornets fell to the Portland State Vikings, 65-57.
Eastern Washington launched 33 three pointers, making 14 of them (42.4 percent). Northern Arizona, meanwhile, was just 3-24 (12.5 percent). Sacramento State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 16.7). Jesse Hunt fueled Eastern Washington with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Sacramento State was lifted by Marcus Graves, who finished with 11 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Hunt led the Eagles to a 94-92 victory. He recorded a double-double with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Eastern Washington made 11 of their 24 three pointers (45.8 percent), while Sacramento State was 5-17 (29.4 percent).
Ball security could play an integral role in this battle. Eastern Washington commits the 56th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Sacramento State forces the 35th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
Sacramento State Hornets at Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Sacramento State ranks 303rd (15.6).
- The Hornets rank 183rd in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Eagles rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Eastern Washington ranks 141st in blocks per game (3.0) while Sacramento State ranks 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Hornets rank 42nd in steals per game (7.7) while the Eagles rank 168th (5.9).
- Sacramento State ranks 135th in assists per game (13.6) while Eastern Washington ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Washington has been defeated by an average of 4.2 points.
