Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Free Prediction 02/14/19

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The Cal Poly Mustangs (5-17, 1-8 BigWst) will be at the Stan Sheriff Center to square off against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (14-9, 5-4 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game starts at 12 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Cal Poly Mustangs at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Rainbow Warriors fell to the UC Irvine Anteaters, 67-56, while the Mustangs were defeated by the Long Beach State 49ers, 76-68.

Cal Poly had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 17.8) while Hawaii had a much better free throw rate (0.216 vs. 0.050). Hawaii rallied around Sheriff Drammeh, who recorded 11 points. Donovan Fields, meanwhile had a good game for Cal Poly, contributing 23 points.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Mustangs won the last matchup 78-64. Making free throws was one of Cal Poly’s largest advantages. They were 17-18 (94.4 percent), while the Rainbow Warriors were just 6-7 (85.7 percent). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Hawaii currently ranks 267th in possessions per game (67.6) and Cal Poly is 301st (66.9).

Cal Poly Mustangs at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Hawaii, ATS Winner – Cal Poly, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Hawaii ranks 56th in assists per game (15.2) while Cal Poly ranks 242nd (11.1).
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Mustangs rank 50th (19.9).
  • Hawaii is 41st in the country with 5.4 steals allowed per game while Cal Poly is 43rd with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank 78th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while the Mustangs rank 245th (37.3).
  • Hawaii ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Cal Poly ranks 133rd (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rainbow Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 3.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).