Portland State vs Sacramento State Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Portland State vs Sacramento State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 7th at the Hornet Pavilion in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Portland State Vikings are 15-6 (9-1) this season after they defeated Idaho State by a score of 88-65 in their last game. Portland State led 43-32 at halftime and they scored 45 points in the second half in the lopsided win. The Vikings shot 56% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Jaylin Henderson led Portland State with 30 points and seven assists, while Terri Miller Jr added 22 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Portland State defeated Montana State by a score of 63-54, but lost to Montana by a score of 64-60 before that. The Vikings have scored 78.6 points per game with 37.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.3 points against per game this season. Terri Miller Jr is averaging 19.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, while Jaylin Henderson is averaging 17.4 points and 6.3 assists per game for the Vikings. Portland State is shooting 47.8% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Sacramento State Hornets Betting Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets are 9-13 (5-5) this year after they defeated Weber State by a score of 104-90 in their last game. Sacramento State led 53-32 at halftime, but they did allow 58 points in the second half in the loss. The Hornets shot 62% from the field, 63% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Prophet Johnson led Sacramento State with 35 points and seven rebounds, while Jahni Summers added 22 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Sacramento State defeated Montana by a score of 86-79 and Montana State by a score of 83-80. The Hornets have scored 79.4 points per game with 35.8 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.3 points against per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 18.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, while Mikey Williams is averaging 16.7 points and 4.7 assists per game for the Hornets. Sacramento State is shooting 42.6% from the field, 77.3% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

• Sacramento State has won each of its last seven home games.
• Portland State has lost eight of its last nine Saturday night games against the Big Sky Conference.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Sacramento State has lost 21 of its last 28 games against Conference opponents.
• Sacramento State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine Saturday games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Sacramento State’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Six of Portland State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Sacramento State ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.6).
• Sacramento State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.5).
• Portland State ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).
• Portland State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (99.0).

Portland State vs Sacramento State Prediction 

Portland State comes into this matchup with a 9-1 conference record and they have allowed fewer than 67 points in five straight games. The Vikings are shooting 48% from the field, but their defense has led the way. Sacramento State has won three games in a row and they have scored 104, 86, and 83 in those three wins. The Hornets are shooting 43% from the field, but they are rolling right now and just knocked off two of the top three teams in the conference. Take the Hornets at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Sacramento State +4.5