The Rhode Island Rams (6-4) meet the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (7-5) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors ATS Prediction
In the Rams’ last outing, they thoroughly outplayed the Bryant Bulldogs, 97-63. The Rams had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.382) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 15.9). Rhode Island was lifted by Jeff Dowtin, who recorded 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The Rainbow Warriors had no trouble getting past the Portland Pilots in their last game, 82-64. The Rainbow Warriors had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 11.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 19.7). Zigmars Raimo was Hawaii’s top scorer with 17 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
Jeff Dowtin has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Rhode Island.
Hawaii might struggle to put up points as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. Rhode Island currently ranks 46th in defensive efficiency while the Rainbow Warriors rank 167th in offensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rhode Island ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (40.3) while Hawaii ranks 188th (34.4).
The Rams rank 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 143rd (2.3).
Hawaii ranks 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Rhode Island ranks 89th (21.4).
The Rainbow Warriors are 28th in the NCAA with 5.2 steals allowed per game while the Rams are 55th with 5.8 steals allowed per game.
Hawaii is 39th in the nation with 11.0 assists allowed per game while Rhode Island is 54th with 11.5 assists allowed per game.
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (7.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
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