The Sacramento State Hornets (3-0) try to remain undefeated when they take on the Pepperdine Waves (3-2) at Firestone Fieldhouse. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Pepperdine Waves ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Waves were beaten by the USC Trojans, 91-84, while the Hornets beat the UC Davis Aggies, 61-51.
Sacramento State dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.450. For those same stats, UC Davis was 25.0 and 0.375, respectively. Pepperdine, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 15.9). Pepperdine was lifted by Colbey Ross, who had 38 points and six rebounds. Joshua Patton led the way for Sacramento State, finishing with 25 points and five rebounds.
The aggressive Pepperdine offense might be living from the charity stripe in this showdown. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Waves rank 36th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Sacramento State has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 289th-ranked FTA rate of 0.260).
Sacramento State Hornets at Pepperdine Waves Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pepperdine, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Pepperdine ranks 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Sacramento State ranks 314th (16.7).
- The Hornets rank 216th in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Waves rank 301st (31.8).
- The Hornets rank 117th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Waves rank 247th (14.6).
- Sacramento State averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Pepperdine ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
