Idaho State vs Sacramento State Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

The Idaho State Bengals are visiting the Sacramento State Hornets on Thursday, January 23rd at The Nest. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets Prediction. We will examine:

The Sacramento State Hornets’ recent form and player performance

The Idaho State Bengals’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Sacramento State Hornets

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Idaho State Bengals

Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho State Bengals and Sacramento State Hornets

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets game

Sacramento State Hornets Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets have a 5-13 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big Sky. Sacramento State is coming off a 64-68 loss to Northern Colorado. The Hornets are 5-9-1 against the spread, and 3-12 in over/under while having a 4-6 home record. 

Offensively, Sacramento State is averaging 65.7 points per game, which ranks 342nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66.1 points per game (49th). The Hornets shoot 42.3% from the field (307th) and 31.6% from beyond the arc (297th). The Hornets shoot 66.3% from the free-throw line (326th) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (219th).

Jacob Holt leads Sacramento State in scoring with an average of 16.9 points and a team-high 7 rebounds, while Julian Vaughns adds 10.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.  

Idaho State Bengals Preview

The Idaho State Bengals have an 8-8 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the Big Sky. The Bengals are coming off an 86-61 win over Montana. The Bengals are 10-3 against the spread, and 7-6 in over/under while having a 2-6 road record.

Offensively, Idaho State is averaging 75.2 points per game, which ranks 177th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.4 points per game (69th). The Bengals shoot 44.1% from the field (226th) and 32.9% from beyond the arc (239th). The Bengals shoot 72.9% from the free-throw line (141st) and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game (27th).

Dylan Darling leads Idaho State in scoring with an average of 15.9 points and a team-high 5.8 assists, while Jake O’Neil adds 13.4 points and a team-high 10.8 rebounds. Idaho State will meet Portland State after this game.

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

• Sacramento State has won each of its last five games against Idaho State following a road loss.
• Idaho State has lost each of its last four games at The Nest.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Sacramento State has lost each of its last eight night games.
• Idaho State has won three of its last four night games.
• Sacramento State has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Sacramento State ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• Sacramento State ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.3).
• Idaho State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.5%).
• Idaho State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.4).

Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets Head-to-Head

Sacramento State is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Idaho State, but Idaho State is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Idaho State won 68-40 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets Prediction

In this Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets Prediction, Idaho State is coming as -5 road favorites. Idaho State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been in better form lately. The Bengals have back-to-back wins and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games, while on the other hand, the Hornets are coming off four consecutive losses and are 1-3 against the spread. The value here lies with the road team, so take the Idaho State Bengals and lay the points on the road.