Idaho Vandals (8-14) vs. Sacramento State Hornets (6-16)
February 5, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sacramento State Hornets -4; Over/Under: 134
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The Idaho Vandals and the Sacramento State Hornets meet Monday in college basketball action from Hornet Gym. Idaho is currently 8-14 overall following a win over Montana State on Saturday. As for Sacramento State, they’re coming off a loss to Portland State that dropped the Hornets to 6-16 this year. Let’s get into our Idaho vs. Sacramento State prediction. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.
Idaho Vandals
The Vandals didn’t start out the year too badly, going 7-6 over their first 13 games. Idaho lost to Portland State, St. Thomas-MN, Eastern Washington, Idaho State, Weber State, Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado and Montana in the next eight before another win over Montana State.
In the Montana State game on Saturday, the Vandals held on to a one-point lead going into the second half. Idaho posted a 50-45 run from there and took the victory 81-75. Tops in scoring was Julius Mims with 15 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double.
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Sacramento State Hornets
Over on the Hornets’ side, they managed to beat Pacific Union, UC Davis, Bethesda, Kansas City, Weber State and Idaho State in their first 17 games. Sacramento State has lost to Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona, Montana State, Montana and Portland State in the last five, though.
In their latest matchup versus Portland State, the Hornets held a 29-24 edge in the locker room. Sacramento State was outscored 34-22 from there however and lost 58-51. Duncan Powell and Zee Hamoda each scored a team-high 11 points while combining for 10 rebounds.
Sacramento State Hornets Team Facts
- Sacramento State has lost each of its last five games.
- Each of Sacramento State’s last five Monday games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Sacramento State has won the first half in four of its last five games against Idaho.
Idaho Vandals Team Facts
- Idaho has lost eight of its last nine games.
- Eight of Idaho’s last nine games have produced a total of 135+ points.
- The road team has won the first half in seven of Idaho’s last eight games.
ANDREW’S FREE IDAHO VS SACRAMENTO STATE PREDICTION
I’ll lean toward Idaho. There’s not a lot to get excited about here if you’re not a fan of either team, though. The Vandals are coming off a pretty nice road win over Montana State, shooting 54.4 percent from the field with a 32-25 rebounding edge. That makes 70 or more points in consecutive games for Idaho after going below 69 in six straight prior to that.
The last time these teams met up back on December 28, Idaho notched a 61-58 win at home. Neither team shot well (both below 41 percent) in that one, and there were 29 total turnovers. It wouldn’t be surprising to see a fairly low total in the rematch either. I’m leaning Vandals but it’s probably a coin flip.
