Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings 2/27/23 – Sacramento State has lost two consecutive games and only one win in nine of their last nine games. They beat Portland State at their home early in the Big Sky season. They are now 6-11 in conference play, and 13-17 overall. Portland State had won two consecutive games before losing their last two. They are just half a game ahead of Sacramento State in conference standings at 6-10, and are currently 12-17 overall. However, Sacramento State was the best pick today to lead in this matchup.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings
Date & Time: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: The Viking Pavilion
Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Betting Odds
Sacramento State
Moneyline: +150
Spread: +3.5 (-105)
Total: 143.5 over (-105)
Portland State
Moneyline: -160
Spread: -3.5 (-105)
Total: 143.5 under (-105)
Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Analysis
Sacramento State Hornets lost to Montana 74-72 in their last game. They shot the rock well, but turnovers were a problem. They shot 55.6% from three-point land and 47.4% from the floor, but Montana was able to shoot 49.1%. They had 15 turnovers and forced seven. The Hornets’ defense has been solid, allowing an average of 67.3 points per game. They are also one of the lowest scoring teams in the country with an average 65.6 points per game. Before dropping their six last road games, the Hornets went 4-4. The conference season began earlier when Sacramento State defeated Portland State 74 to 63, holding the Vikings at a FG% 39.7%
Portland State Vikings lost to Montana State 91-78 in their last game. They were down one point at halftime, but outscored 12 times in the second half. They shot only 42.1% from the floor, allowing the Bobcats to shoot 49.1%. They also had only one offensive rebound and gave up 10. Portland State was a 10-point underdog, and they failed to cover their games. The Vikings average 76.1 points per game while giving up 74.6 points per game.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Against the Spread
Sacramento State are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento State’s last 9 games. Sacramento State are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games. Sacramento State are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games against Portland State. Sacramento State are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Portland State. Sacramento State are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Portland State are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland State’s last 6 games. Portland State are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games. The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Portland State’s last 19 games against Sacramento State. Portland State are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games at home. Portland State are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento State.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Free Pick
Portland State is a dominant guard team. Sacramento State played well on the boards and did a good job with a win against Portland State. Both teams faced Montana State on the road, which is currently in second place in Big Sky. The Vikings lost badly, but the Hornets won and played close to them. They are larger and have covered the spread in all three of their previous games. NCAAB betting experts predicted Sacramento State to drop their opponents despite being the underdog here.
Free Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +3.5 (-105)
