Presbyterian vs Sacramento State Prediction 11/16/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Presbyterian vs Sacramento State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 16th at the Hornet Pavilion in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Preview

The Presbyterian Blue Hose are 3-2 this year after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 81-61 in their last game. Presbyterian trailed 41-22 at halftime, but did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Blue Hose shot 42% from the field, 0% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Presbyterian tied the rebounding battle at 37, recorded 16 assists, and committed 10 turnovers in the loss. Jonah Pierce led the Blue Hose with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Carl Parrish added 15 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Presbyterian defeated Georgia State by a score of 63-61 and East Tennessee State by a score of 68-64. The Blue Hose has scored 70.4 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.6 points against per game this season. Jonah Pierce is averaging 16.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, while Carl Parrish is averaging 14.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Blue Hose. Presbyterian is shooting 45.5% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 29.1% on three pointers this year. 

Sacramento State Hornets Betting Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets are 2-2 this season after they lost to UC Davis by a score of 77-73 in their last game. Sacramento State led 36-34 at halftime, but allowed 43 points in the second half for the loss. The Hornets shot 44% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Sacramento State won the rebounding battle by a total of 37-33, recorded 11 assists, and committed 14 turnovers in the loss. Jeremiah Cherry led the Hornets with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Prophet Johnson added 20 points and 12 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Sacramento State lost to UC Santa Barbara by a score of 92-87, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 86-76 before that. The Hornets have scored 87.3 points per game with 40 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.0 points against per game this season. Prophet Johnson is averaging 18.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, while Jeremiah Cherry is averaging 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Sacramento State is shooting 48.1% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 44.4% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

• Presbyterian has lost each of its last six Sunday games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in three of Presbyterian’s last four games.

Why the Presbyterian Blue Hose will win

• Sacramento State has lost 12 of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Presbyterian has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Presbyterian’s last 10 games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Eleven of Sacramento State’s last 13 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Presbyterian vs Sacramento State Prediction 

Sacramento State comes into this matchup trying to snap their two game losing streak, but they will be at home for this contest. The Hornets are shooting 48% from the field this year, but they have allowed 77 and 92 points in their two D1 games so far. Presbyterian has won three of their last four games and they played a solid second half against South Carolina last time out. The Blue Hose are shooting 45% from the field and their defense has allowed 64 points or fewer in two of their last three. Take Presbyterian to cover on the road in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Presbyterian +4.5