The UC Davis Aggies (5-13, 1-3 BigWst) will try to end their nine-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (11-7, 2-2 BigWst) at Stan Sheriff Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
UC Davis Aggies at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Free Prediction
In the Aggies’ last contest, they defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs, 75-63. The Aggies had a great free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.201) and held the Mustangs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 27.0). UC Davis was led by Siler Schneider, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Rainbow Warriors lost a close one to the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last outing, 75-74. UC Irvine’s 0.558 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Hawaii, who had a mark of 0.482. The Anteaters’ mark was above their season average of 0.488. With 16 points and six rebounds, Hawaii’s Zigmars Raimo had a good game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, the Aggies won 70-59. UC Davis’ 0.638 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Hawaii, who had a mark of 0.469.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Hawaii currently ranks 275th in possessions per game (67.7) and UC Davis is 274th (67.8).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hawaii ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while UC Davis ranks 143rd (6.9).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 190th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Aggies rank 262nd (30.9).
Hawaii ranks 56th in assists per game (15.4) while UC Davis ranks 117th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
The Rainbow Warriors are 43rd in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Aggies are 47th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
Hawaii averages 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the country. UC Davis ranks 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7).
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The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, UC Davis has lost by an average of 4.9 points.
During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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