Who's Playing
Portland State Vikings @ Sacramento State Hornets
Current Records: Portland State 16-13, Sacramento State 7-22
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: The Nest -- Sacramento, California
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $20.00
What to Know
We've got another exciting Big Sky matchup on schedule as the Portland State Vikings and the Sacramento State Hornets are set to tip at 5:00 p.m. ET on March 2nd at The Nest. Portland State is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
Last Saturday, the Vikings couldn't handle the Grizzlies and fell 82-73.
Meanwhile, Sacramento State came into Saturday's game having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 66-63 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Sacramento State has posted since January 13th.
The Vikings' defeat dropped their record down to 16-13. As for the Hornets, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-22.
Saturday's matchup is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Portland State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Sacramento State struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.2 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Looking ahead, Portland State is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. For those looking to play the spread, watch out: Portland State is expected to win, but their 3-7 record against the spread as such isn't exactly encouraging.
Odds
Portland State is a slight 1-point favorite against Sacramento State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Vikings slightly, as the game opened with the Vikings as a 2.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 132 points.
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Series History
Portland State has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Sacramento State.
- Feb 03, 2024 - Portland State 58 vs. Sacramento State 51
- Feb 27, 2023 - Sacramento State 76 vs. Portland State 74
- Dec 31, 2022 - Sacramento State 74 vs. Portland State 63
- Feb 05, 2022 - Portland State 73 vs. Sacramento State 65
- Jan 15, 2022 - Portland State 67 vs. Sacramento State 62
- Mar 07, 2020 - Portland State 76 vs. Sacramento State 72
- Jan 23, 2020 - Sacramento State 66 vs. Portland State 55
- Feb 23, 2019 - Portland State 65 vs. Sacramento State 57
- Feb 11, 2019 - Sacramento State 78 vs. Portland State 67
- Mar 06, 2018 - Portland State 71 vs. Sacramento State 67
