Sacramento State Vs Northern Colorado: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 12, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2023

The Sacramento State Hornets (9-7, 2-1 Big Sky) hope to continue a four-game home winning stretch when hosting the Northern Colorado Bears (5-11, 0-4 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Hornets’ (-187 to win on the moneyline) contest against the Bears (+153).

The betting insights in what follows reflect odds as of January 12, 2023 at 9:45 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Sacramento State Vs Northern Colorado Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Sacramento State (-4)
Total Pick Over (145.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Sacramento State Vs Northern Colorado Stat Rankings

Sacramento State Avg. (Rank) Northern Colorado Avg. (Rank)
69.2 (247th) Points Scored 71.3 (187th)
69.3 (191st) Points Allowed 80.2 (358th)
35.4 (118th) Rebounds 30.8 (317th)
10.6 (107th) Off. Rebounds 6.8 (343rd)
7.7 (157th) 3pt Made 8.7 (64th)
13.5 (167th) Assists 11.6 (298th)
13.3 (272nd) Turnovers 12.8 (228th)

Sacramento State Vs Northern Colorado Betting Trends

  • The Hornets are 8-6-0 against the spread this season.
  • Sacramento State has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 4-point favorite or greater this year.
  • Out of 14 Hornets games so far this year, eight have gone over the total.
  • Sacramento State and its opponent have broken the 145.5-point mark six times this season.
  • Hornets games this season have posted an average total of 138.4, which is 7.1 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Northern Colorado has covered the spread five times in 15 games.
  • As a 4-point underdog or greater, the Bears have two wins ATS (2-3).
  • Sacramento State has seen eight of its 14 games hit the over.
  • Bears games have gone over 145.5 points on 11 occasions this year.
  • The average total points scored in Northern Colorado’s games this year (151.5) is six points higher than the total for this matchup.

Best Betting Sites For Sacramento State vs Northern Colorado

Up to $1,500 Welcome Bonus at BetMGM Sportsbook
Up to $1,500 Welcome Bonus at BetMGM Sportsbook
Up to $1,500
In Bonuses
BetMGM Sportsbook Review
  • Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win*

  • *Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF

  • Use Bonus Code: BETPLAYPICKS

Sacramento State Impact Players

  • Callum McRae is tops on his squad in rebounds per game (9.9), and also puts up 12.3 points and 2.4 assists. Defensively, he posts 0.4 steals and 1 block.
  • Zach Chappell leads the Hornets at 16 points per game, while also averaging 2 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
  • Akolda Mawein puts up 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, shooting 50.9% from the floor.
  • Cameron Wilbon leads his team in assists per contest (3.3), and also puts up 9 points and 4 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Austin Patterson puts up 9.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 39.1% from downtown with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game.

Northern Colorado Impact Players

  • Dalton Knecht is No. 1 on the Bears in scoring (19.1 points per game) and rebounding (7.4), and averages 1.6 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • Daylen Kountz gets the Bears 16.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He also posts 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Matt Johnson tops the Bears in assists (3.8 per game), and averages 11.6 points and 2.5 rebounds. He also delivers 1.2 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Riley Abercrombie is averaging 7.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, making 45.6% of his shots from the floor and 43.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game.
  • Caleb Shaw is posting 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, making 39.2% of his shots from the field and 31% from 3-point range, with 1.1 treys per game.
PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy