Sacramento State Hornets vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Looking to win big? The Hornets and Pioneers face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Pioneers are hosting the game at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Denver is favored by -2.5 against Sacramento State in a non-conference matchup.

SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +2.5

This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Hornets.
• Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Hornets Chances in Denver

The Hornets fell to 1-6 on the season after a 66-60 home loss to Mercyhurst on Saturday. Sacramento State, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-22 at halftime, the Hornets outscored Mercyhurst 38-33 in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The total points for the game were 126, just under the O/U line of 129.5.

Sacramento State’s offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.9%. They hit 8 of 22 three-pointers, shooting 36.4% from deep, and connected on 70% of their free throws, going 14 for 20 from the line.

Bernie Blunt III led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Jeff Planutis added 20 points, making 4 of 10 threes, while Jacob Holt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Sacramento State’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range (11/25).

From beyond the arc, they allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts (36%) and sent the opposing team to the line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws (70%).

Will Denver Win at Home?

Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games

The Pioneers dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 101-90 loss to Portland on Sunday. Denver was a +6.5 point underdog going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 191, well over the 148.5 O/U line.

Denver trailed 39-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while holding Portland to 31. Despite the strong 2nd half, they couldn’t overcome the deficit from the 1st half.

In their latest game, the Denver Pioneers put up 90 points, despite shooting just 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a 56.1% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting only 25% of their 40 three-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, Denver was efficient, making 14 of 16 attempts (87.5%). They recorded 20 assists and grabbed just 5 offensive rebounds. Vukasin Masic led the way with 27 points, while Austin Rapp and Nicholas Shogbonyo each contributed 20 points.

Despite Denver’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 101 points in their previous game. The Pioneers shot 48% from the field, making 31 of their 64 attempts.

From two-point range, Denver was efficient, hitting 21 of 35 shots for 60%. They also went 10/29 from beyond the arc, shooting 34%. At the free-throw line, the Pioneers were 29/34, good for 85%.