Sacramento State Hornets vs Eastern Washington Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hornets versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reese Court in Cheney, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 135 points, and Eastern Washington is favored by -8.5 vs. Sacramento State in a Big Sky conference matchup.
SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS VS EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +8.5
This game will be played at Reese Court at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.
- Even though we have Eastern Washington winning straight-up, we like Sacramento State at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Hornets Defense Show Up on the Road?
Sacramento State Hornets Recent Game/Games
The Hornets fell to 3-16 on the season after an 87-59 loss to Montana on Saturday. Sacramento State entered the game as +11 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 139.
After trailing 38-26 at halftime, the Hornets allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. Sacramento State continues to struggle as they look to turn things around.
Sacramento State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points while shooting 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 21.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-23 from beyond the arc.
The Hornets managed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Kai Johnson led the way with 15 points in 19 minutes, shooting 5-for-6 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range. Austin Patterson added 11 points, hitting 3 of his 6 three-point attempts.
Sacramento State’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field. The Hornets couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as their opponent hit 64% of their shots inside the arc, going 20/31.
From three-point range, Sacramento State’s defense allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted all their attempts. The Hornets gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Can Eastern Washington Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games
Eastern Washington improved to 5-16 on the season with a 72-49 win over Weber State on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +3.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Leading 27-24 at halftime, Eastern Washington dominated the second half, scoring 45 points while holding Weber State to 25. The game’s total points of 121 fell under the 141.5 O/U line.
Eastern Washington struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.5% overall and 28.6% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. Despite their shooting woes, they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 24 attempts for 91.7%.
Andrew Cook led the way with 27 points in just 26 minutes, shooting 9 of 16 from the field. Blaise Threatt added 17 points, while Emmett Marquardt contributed a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Eastern Washington’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 27% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 24% shooting (9/37).
From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts (33%). They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 13 free throws (59%).