Sacramento State Hornets at Idaho Vandals Free Prediction 02/22/20

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The Sacramento State Hornets (13-12, 6-10 BigSky) and the Idaho Vandals (7-19, 3-12 BigSky) battle at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals can snap a six-game home losing streak. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Sacramento State Hornets at Idaho Vandals Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Vandals fell to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 78-61, while the Hornets lost a winnable game to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 77-76.

Sacramento State did a fantastic job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent) while Idaho did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (6-8; 75.0 percent). Idaho’s Marquell Fraser played well, putting up 12 points. Meanwhile, Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’afa was a key piece for Sacramento State with 23 points.

In their first matchup this year, Trevon Allen led the Vandals to a 67-53 win. He scored a game-high 27 points. Idaho’s 0.326 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Sacramento State, who had a mark of 0.044.

Idaho might struggle to put up points as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Sacramento State currently ranks 32nd in defensive efficiency while the Vandals rank 324th in offensive efficiency.

Sacramento State at Idaho Odds Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Sacramento State ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (15.1) while Idaho ranks 224th (24.0).
  • The Hornets rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Vandals rank 145th (35.0).
  • Sacramento State ranks 57th in blocks per game (4.0) while Idaho ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • The Hornets rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Vandals rank 223rd (14.3).
  • Sacramento State ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Idaho ranks 181st (7.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 5.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (6.8 above their season average).