It will be a battle between BigWst opponents when the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-7, 4-2 BigWst) welcome the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (15-5, 4-2 BigWst) to the Stan Sheriff Center. The game starts at 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Prediction
In the Gauchos’ last matchup, they were defeated by the UC Irvine Anteaters, 66-62. UC Irvine’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UC Santa Barbara. The Anteaters had a rate of 0.492 (below their season average of 0.497), while the Gauchos posted a mark of 0.382 (below their season average of 0.525). Amadou Sow led UC Santa Barbara in scoring with 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Rainbow Warriors defeated the Long Beach State 49ers in their last game, 74-57. The Rainbow Warriors had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 16.1) and held the 49ers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 31.2). Brocke Stepteau was Hawaii’s high scorer with 16 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Gauchos won the most recent matchup 84-82. The Gauchos’ 28.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Rainbow Warriors, who had a mark of 15.2.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Hawaii currently ranks 263rd in possessions per game (67.9) and UC Santa Barbara is 336th (65.5). Moreover, the Gauchos are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent). The Rainbow Warriors, meanwhile, rank 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawaii Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hawaii ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 242nd (19.3).
The Gauchos rank 36th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 207th (34.5).
UC Santa Barbara is second in the NCAA with 3.8 steals allowed per game while Hawaii is 45th with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
The Rainbow Warriors rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Gauchos rank 67th (3.0).
Hawaii ranks 48th in assists per game (15.4) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 69th (14.8).
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The Gauchos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 10.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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