UC Riverside Highlanders at Sacramento State Hornets Betting Prediction 11/15/19

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The Sacramento State Hornets (1-0) will be at home in The Hornets Nest when they challenge the UC Riverside Highlanders (2-0). Action begins at 10:05 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.

UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Sacramento State Hornets Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hornets won big over the Simpson University (CA) Red Hawks 76-27, while the Highlanders defeated the Idaho Vandals 58-51.

UC Riverside played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 and a free throw rate of 0.280. Idaho recorded marks of 21.1 and 0.245, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Sacramento State played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.523. Simpson University (CA) put up marks of 13.5 and 0.207, respectively, for those same stats. Sacramento State rallied around Joshua Patton, who put up 20 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Callum McRae played well for UC Riverside, contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Second-chance points could be rare for Sacramento State in this matchup. Since the 2018-19 season, the Hornets rank 179th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.7 percent), while UC Riverside ranks 45th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Highlanders’ offense, which ranks 289th in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Hornets, which has forced the 31st-most turnovers in the nation (22.0 percent).

UC Riverside Highlanders at Sacramento State Hornets ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Sacramento State ranks 38th in steals per game (7.7) while UC Riverside ranks 254th (5.0).
  • The Highlanders rank 14th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Hornets rank 103rd (33.8).
  • Sacramento State averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. UC Riverside ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
  • The Highlanders rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Hornets rank 180th (3.7).
  • UC Riverside ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Sacramento State ranks 314th (17.2).