The Idaho State Bengals will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Sacramento State Hornets at Holt Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Idaho State Bengals were listed as -3.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Idaho State Bengals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Idaho State Bengals sit at 12-11 (14-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Sacramento State Hornets are currently 10-12 (10-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Idaho State is 9-10 OU, and Sacramento State is 8-10 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Idaho State Bengals rated this week at No. 79 and the Sacramento State Hornets sitting at No. 232.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Idaho State's No. 113-ranked scoring average of 75.17 PPG, against a Sacramento State Hornets defense rated No. 151 and allowing 72.05 PPG. The Idaho State Bengals FG% has averaged 44.04% to date this season, less than the Sacramento State Hornets shooters have managed so far (44.9% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Sacramento State got 11 points from Marcus Graves but lost anyway, 63-50, to Weber State on Thursday at Dee Events Center.
Ethan Telfair poured in a team-high 35 points for Idaho State on Thursday, as they defeated Portland State 88-71 at Holt Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Sacramento State home to Eastern Washington, Thursday, February 18th
Idaho State at Northern Arizona, Thursday, February 18th