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Hornets vs Wildcats Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026
Sacramento State heads to Ogden for a Big Sky matchup with Weber State at the Dee Events Center on Saturday night, with tip set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are 4-9 and the road profile is ugly at 0-8, which matters here because Weber has played its best basketball at home.
Weber State is 6-8 and laying 7.5 points, which is a real number in a conference game. But the matchup makes sense for a favorite because the Wildcats can score, rebound, and create extra possessions. Sacramento State has enough offense to stay alive, yet the question is whether it can survive the non-scoring stretches that tend to show up away from home.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Weber State Wildcats Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the latest college basketball odds leading into tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento State Hornets | +231 | +7.5 (-114) | 162.5 |
| Weber State Wildcats | -284 | -7.5 (-107) | 162.5 |
Sacramento State Hornets Betting Form
Sacramento State can score enough to be annoying, and the Idaho State game is a good example. Giving up 97 is a problem, but putting up 84 on the road shows the Hornets have creators who can get buckets even when the game is loose. Mikey Williams’ scoring pop is real, and when he’s efficient, it raises Sacramento State’s ceiling because it forces the defense to send help and opens free throws and kickouts.
The issue for bettors is the travel profile. An 0-8 road record usually isn’t bad luck. It’s bad starts, defensive breakdowns, and stretches where the offense loses structure. That becomes a big deal against a team like Weber that will pressure you with pace and physicality and then punish you on the glass. Sacramento State’s best path to staying inside the number is getting to the line and converting, because free throws keep you attached in a game where you’re likely giving up second chances. For recent results and trends, the Sacramento State Hornets stats and results page is the quickest reference.
Weber State Wildcats Betting Form
Weber State’s recent loss to Portland State was frustrating, but the offensive output tells you the Wildcats can score at home. They’re averaging 84 points per game, and that matters because laying -7.5 gets easier when you don’t have to sweat getting into the 70s. If Weber plays its normal home pace and keeps the ball moving, Sacramento State is going to have to defend for full possessions, then rebound, and that’s not an easy ask.
The board work is the biggest edge. Weber is grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game, and those extra possessions are how favorites cover spreads in the 7 to 9 range without needing a scorching shooting night. If Edwin Suarez Jr. is cleaning up misses and Weber is generating second-chance points, the game can feel competitive for 30 minutes and still land double digits. Track team form and venue splits on the Weber State Wildcats schedule and stats.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Weber State Wildcats Matchup Breakdown
This game is about possessions. Weber wants to speed you up just enough to create turnovers and rebound advantages, then turn that into a shot volume edge. Sacramento State’s defense has been leaky, and that’s dangerous against a home team that is comfortable getting into the 80s. If the Hornets aren’t getting stops early, they’ll have to score almost every trip to hang inside +7.5.
Sacramento State’s counter is free throws and efficiency. If they can get into the bonus early, they can survive even if Weber is winning the glass. That’s also why the total is tricky. Both offenses have the ability to score, but if Sacramento really is playing at a slower pace, and Weber is forced into more half-court reps, you can land under even with solid shooting.
From a betting standpoint, I’m watching the first five minutes. If Sacramento is turning it over and giving up runouts, the live market will move fast and the pregame dog ticket becomes a sweat. If Sacramento is taking care of the ball and forcing Weber into half-court possessions, the points get more valuable, and the under becomes more attractive.
Sacramento State Hornets vs Weber State Wildcats Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Weber State -7.5. The matchup leans toward the home favorite because Weber can score, it can rebound, and Sacramento’s road record is a real warning sign. You can lose a lot of games away from home, but going 0-8 suggests this team struggles to find a consistent baseline in hostile environments.
On the total, I lean under 162.5. This number is inflated by offensive averages, but if Sacramento is truly slower in possessions and Weber is comfortable winning with steady half-court execution plus second-chance points, you can get a game that lands in the high 150s. The under also benefits if Weber builds a lead and the final six minutes become more about clock control than pace.
If you want one play that matches the most likely script, it’s the favorite covering at home.
Best Bet: Weber State Wildcats -7.5 (-107)
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
For more plays on the Saturday slate, the college basketball picks page is a good starting point, and the NCAAB previews hub helps when you want to compare matchup angles in a consistent format.
If you care about verified performance, use the best handicappers section and the leaderboard to track who is actually beating the market. If you want premium selections for the slate, you can find them on buy picks. For quick navigation between programs, the NCAAB teams hub is useful, and for broader betting concepts beyond single-game picks, the Scores And Stats blog is a solid place to stay sharp.
