Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Sacramento State Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Titans versus the Hornets? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at The Hornets Nest in Sacramento, CA. In this non-conference matchup, the Titans are the betting favorite against the Hornets. The over/under for the game is 135.5 points.
CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +1
This game will be played at The Hornets Nest at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Hornets.
- Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.
Do the Titans Stand a Chance in Sacramento?
As of today, Cal State Fullerton has a 5-4 record for the season. When playing away, the Titans have a 2-4 record, while at home they are 1-0. Heading into their game against Sacramento State, Cal State Fullerton has a current ATS record of 4-3. Over their last five games, the team has been successful against the spread, going 4-0.
Through nine games, Cal State Fullerton has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 135 points per game so far. The Titans’ last five games have finished with a combined 136 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.
The Cal State Fullerton offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 64 points versus North Dakota. During the game, they attempted 13 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.5%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Max Jones who comes into today’s matchup averaging 17.8. DJ Brewton also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.2.
The Titans’ defense is presently ranked 98th nationally, allowing an average of 68.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Sacramento State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 24.9%.
Can the Hornets Hold Strong at Home?
In today’s game against Cal State Fullerton, the Sacramento State team, who currently have a record of 2-6, will be looking to improve their home record. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, Sacramento State have gone 4-6. Sacramento State is currently sitting below the .500 mark in terms of their ATS record, which is at 2-5. In their previous five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.
So far, Sacramento State’s games have averaged 147.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 143.3 points. The Hornets have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 144 points per game.
The Sacramento State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Long Beach State. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.4% while connecting on 8 threes. In terms of offense, the Hornets have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, putting them 325th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 224th in percentage and 12th in three-pointers made.
Facing Cal State Fullerton, Sacramento State aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.6 points allowed per game (223rd). So far, the Sacramento State defense is giving up an average of 7.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 15.1 times per game (597th).