Sacramento State Hornets vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Idaho Vandals (4-24, 1-16 BigSky) wrap up their home schedule at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome against the Sacramento State Hornets (13-13, 7-10 BigSky). The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Sacramento State Hornets at Idaho Vandals ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Vandals lost a winnable game to the Portland State Vikings, 67-65, while the Hornets edged the Eastern Washington Eagles, 59-56.

The Hornets forced 18 turnovers and held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.406 (below their season average of 0.500). Idaho, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 24.6). Idaho rallied around Cassius Smits-Francisco, who finished with nine points and 11 rebounds. Marcus Graves, meanwhile played a key role for Sacramento State with 19 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

In their first matchup this year, Graves led the Hornets to a 69-48 win. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists. Sacramento State out-rebounded Idaho. The Hornets had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. four), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 20) and total rebounds (34 vs. 24).

It might be an error-filled game for the Idaho offense. Idaho ranks 275th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Sacramento State forces the 34th-most turnovers in the country (22.3 percent).

Sacramento State Hornets vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Sacramento State ranks 55th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Idaho ranks 261st (26.1).
  • The Hornets rank 180th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Vandals rank 226th (33.3).
  • The Hornets rank 44th in steals per game (7.7) while the Vandals rank 238th (4.0).
  • Sacramento State ranks 109th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while Idaho ranks 244th (15.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
  • The Hornets have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Sacramento State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.