Idaho State vs. Sacramento State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 8, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 8, 2024

On Thursday at Holt Arena, the Idaho State Bengals (9-14, 4-6 Big Sky) will meet the Sacramento State Hornets (6-17, 2-8 Big Sky) — with Brayden Parker and Duncan Powell among the players to watch — tipping off at 9:00 PM ET. Idaho State is a 5.5-point favorite against Sacramento State when the Bengals hit the court against the Hornets on Thursday. The matchup’s over/under is 125.5.

Idaho State vs. Sacramento State Betting Lines

Idaho State vs Sacramento State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Idaho State -5.5 125.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Idaho State (-5.5)
Total Pick Over (125.5)

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Idaho State vs. Sacramento State Stat Rankings

Idaho State Avg. (Rank) Sacramento State Avg. (Rank)
69.8 (284th) Points Scored 67.4 (321st)
70.1 (133rd) Points Allowed 70.7 (142nd)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.4 (197th) Off. Rebounds 9.9 (76th)
6.5 (267th) 3pt Made 7.3 (195th)
12.4 (248th) Assists 13.2 (170th)
11.1 (144th) Turnovers 14.1 (345th)

Idaho State vs. Sacramento State Betting Trends

  • The Bengals have nine wins in 21 games against the spread this year.
  • Idaho State doesn’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Bengals have seen 14 of their 21 games go over the point total.
  • In 16 games this season, Idaho State and its opponent have combined to score more than 125.5 points.
  • The average total for Bengals games this season has been 139.9, which is 14.4 points higher than the total for this game.
  • Sacramento State is 6-15-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Hornets have an ATS record of 5-6 as 5.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • Idaho State has played 21 games this season, and 14 of them have hit the over.
  • Hornets games have had over 125.5 points 16 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Sacramento State’s games this year (125.5) is 12.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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Idaho State Impact Players

  • Parker posts 14.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 1.6 assists, shooting 53.0% from the floor and 36.3% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Maleek Arington paces the Bengals at 4.8 assists per contest, while also averaging 3.6 rebounds and 10.4 points.
  • Kiree Huie averages 11.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 0.4 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.
  • Miguel Tomley is averaging 12.4 points, 2.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per contest.
  • Isaiah Griffin averages 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, shooting 42.4% from the floor.

Sacramento State Impact Players

  • Powell tops the Hornets in rebounding (7.6 per game) and assists (2.2), and averages 12.3 points. He also posts 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Zee Hamoda is No. 1 on the Hornets in scoring (12.6 points per game), and averages 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He also puts up 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • The Hornets get 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Austin Patterson.
  • Jacob Holt gives the Hornets 6.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest. He also posts 0.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • The Hornets get 5.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Alex Kovatchev.

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