The UC Irvine Anteaters (20-5, 8-1 BigWst) and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (14-8, 5-3 BigWst) battle at Bren Events Center. The Anteaters will attempt to extend their six-game winning streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Anteaters defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans 60-53, while the Rainbow Warriors beat the Long Beach State 49ers 77-70.
The Rainbow Warriors forced 16 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.525). Meanwhile, UC Irvine’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Cal State Fullerton. The Anteaters had a rate of 0.490 (below their season average of 0.501), while the Titans posted a mark of 0.358 (below their season average of 0.510). UC Irvine’s Jonathan Galloway played well, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Hawaii received a boost from Zigmars Raimo, who contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Evan Leonard led the Anteaters to a 75-74 victory. He produced 17 points and seven rebounds. UC Irvine had a better effective field goal percentage (0.558 vs. 0.482). Hawaii, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (19-25; 76.0 percent).
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams square off. The Anteaters currently rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while Hawaii ranks 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).
Hawaii vs. UC Irvine Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Hawaii ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while UC Irvine ranks 256th (18.8).
- 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).
- 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).
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).
