The Sacramento State Hornets and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks meet Thursday in college basketball action at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Sacramento State Hornets Betting Preview
The Sacramento State Hornets are averaging 67.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Zach Chappell is averaging 14.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Callum McRae is averaging 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds. Cameron Wilbon is grabbing 3.6 rebounds and Akol Mawein is dishing 1 assist. The Sacramento State Hornets are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento State Hornets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are averaging 71.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Jalen Cone is averaging 17 points and 2.7 assists, while Xavier Fuller is averaging 12.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Carson Town is dishing 3.4 assists and Nik Mains is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Sacramento State vs Northern Arizona Trends
The Hornets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Lumberjacks are 11-23-1 ATS in their last 35 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 road games. The over is 4-0 in Lumberjacks last 4 home games.
Randy’s Free Pick
Two subpar teams, but Northern Arizona is playing its best ball of the season right now and wins at home by an average of 5.8 points. The Sacramento State Hornets lose on the road by an average of 3 points and in the underdog role by an average of 5.7 points. Near pick em game, give me Northern Arizona at home.