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Sacramento State vs Portland State Prediction 3/3/25 College Basketball Picks
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Portland State (18-12) vs Sacramento State (7-23)
March 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Portland State -12.5 — Over/Under: 134.5
The Sacramento State Hornets are visiting the Portland State Vikings on Monday, March 3rd at the Viking Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Prediction. We will examine:
The Portland State Vikings’ recent form and player performance
The Sacramento State Hornets’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Portland State Vikings
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Sacramento State Hornets
Recent betting trends in games played between the Sacramento State Hornets and Portland State Vikings
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings game
Portland State Vikings Preview
The Portland State Vikings have an 18-12 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big Sky. Portland State is coming off a 79-76 win over Montana. The Vikings are 16-10-1 against the spread, and 13-14 in over/under, while having a 12-1 home record.
Offensively, Portland State is averaging 76.3 points per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.7 points per game (108th). The Vikings shoot 47.8% from the field (42nd) and 33.7% from beyond the arc (206th). The Vikings shoot 63.2% from the free throw line (360th) and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game (96th).
Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring this season, with an average of 13.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Terri Miller adds 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Sacramento State Hornets Preview
The Sacramento State Hornets have a 7-23 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big Sky. Sacramento State is coming off a 60-87 loss to Montana State. The Hornets are 10-16-1 against the spread, and 11-16 in over/under while having a 2-12 road record.Â
Offensively, Sacramento State is averaging 65.4 points per game, which ranks 345th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.5 points per game (135th). The Hornets shoot 43.1% from the field (280th) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (228th). The Hornets shoot 66.8% from the free-throw line (328th) and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game (276th).
Jacob Holt leads Sacramento State in scoring with an average of 16.4 points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds, while Julian Vaughns adds 10.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. Â
Why the Portland State Vikings will win
- Portland State has won each of its last 11 home games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Sacramento State has lost 10 of its last 11 games.
- Portland State has won the first half in 14 of its last 16 games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win
- Portland State has lost each of its last four night games at Viking Pavilion following a home win.
- The road team has won five of Sacramento State’s last six games.
- The road team has won the first half in six of Sacramento State’s last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Portland State’s last five night games against Conference opponents at Viking Pavilion have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
- Each of Sacramento State’s last five road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Portland State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (63.2%).
- Portland State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- Sacramento State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.6).
Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Prediction
Sacramento State is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against Portland State, and are 4-2 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Portland State, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Sacramento State won 56-53 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this Sacramento State Hornets vs Portland State Vikings Prediction, Portland State is coming as a -12.5 home favorites. Portland State is rightfully favored, as they have a far better record this season, and have been almost perfect at home, having lost only once in their 13 home games. On the other hand, Sacramento State has been terrible on the road and has been struggling mightily lately, as they are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 2-4 against the spread in their last 6. Portland State is 4-0 in their last 4 games and 3-0-1 against the spread, and given their current form, I expect them to take care of business at home. Take the Portland State Vikings and lay the points at home.