The Long Beach State 49ers (8-15, 2-5 BigWst) look to snap their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-8, 4-3 BigWst) at The Walter Pyramid. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Long Beach State 49ers Betting Prediction
In the Rainbow Warriors’ last game, they were blown out by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 75-54. UC Santa Barbara’s 0.315 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Hawaii, who had a rate of 0.170. The Gauchos’ mark was above their season average of 0.259, while the Rainbow Warriors’ was below their season average of 0.246. Samuta Avea was Hawaii’s leading scorer with 13 points on 4-for-7 shooting.
The 49ers lost a tough one against the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last matchup, 82-80. UC Irvine’s 11.5 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Long Beach State, who had a mark of 13.6. The Anteaters’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0. With 29 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Deishuan Booker was the top scorer from either team.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Brocke Stepteau recorded 16 points and five assists in the first matchup, in which the Rainbow Warriors defeated the 49ers 74-57. The Rainbow Warriors had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 17.7) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 vs. 19.4).
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting paces. Long Beach State has preferred a fast-paced style of play (28th in possessions per game), while Hawaii has been more methodical (266th in possessions per game).
Hawaii vs. Long Beach State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hawaii ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Long Beach State ranks 265th (39.8).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the 49ers rank 245th (19.4).
Hawaii ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Long Beach State ranks 202nd (8.4).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the 49ers rank 161st (13.6).
Hawaii ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Long Beach State ranks 106th (3.4).
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The Rainbow Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
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