The UC Irvine Anteaters (20-5, 8-1 BigWst) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (14-8, 5-3 BigWst) at Bren Events Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Prediction
In the Rainbow Warriors’ last matchup, they defeated the Long Beach State 49ers, 77-70. Hawaii’s 11.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Long Beach State, who had a rate of 19.7. The Rainbow Warriors’ mark was better than their season average of 15.9. Hawaii received a boost from Zigmars Raimo, who had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Anteaters were victorious over the Cal State Fullerton Titans in their last contest, 60-53. UC Irvine held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.358 (below their season average of 0.510). Cal State Fullerton, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-21; 71.4 percent). With 14 points and 11 rebounds, UC Irvine’s Jonathan Galloway had a good performance.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams battle. The Anteaters currently rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while Hawaii ranks 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Rainbow Warriors lost 75-74. Raimo put up 16 points and six rebounds. UC Irvine’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Hawaii. The Anteaters had a rate of 0.558 while the Rainbow Warriors posted a mark of 0.482.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at UC Irvine Anteaters Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hawaii ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while UC Irvine ranks 256th (18.8).
The Anteaters rank 20th in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 207th (34.1).
UC Irvine ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.4) while Hawaii ranks 200th (2.0).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 49th in assists per game (15.4) while the Anteaters rank 175th (12.9).
Hawaii ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UC Irvine ranks 62nd (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Rainbow Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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