The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (14-7, 5-2 BigWst) will be at Robert A. Mott Gym to clash against the Cal Poly Mustangs (6-16, 3-5 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Mustangs beat the Long Beach State Beach, 92-75, while the Rainbow Warriors were beaten by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-66.
The Mustangs had a superb turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 18.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.594 (above their season average of 0.473). Hawaii, meanwhile, forced UC Santa Barbara into a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above their season average of 16.1). Cal Poly’s Junior Ballard had a good outing, recording 22 points. Hawaii was lifted by Justin Hemsley, who put up 13 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Zigmars Raimo led the Rainbow Warriors to a 65-61 victory. He notched a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Hawaii won the rebounding battle. The Rainbow Warriors had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. 4), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 31) and total rebounds (47 vs. 35).
It could be a tough game for Cal Poly on the offensive glass. The Mustangs are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 327th in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.5 percent. Meanwhile, Hawaii ranks 93rd in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.0 percent.
Hawaii at Cal Poly Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Hawaii, ATS Winner – Hawaii, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Hawaii ranks 50th in assists per game (14.8) while Cal Poly ranks 260th (9.8).
- The Rainbow Warriors rank 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Mustangs rank 246th (18.7).
- Hawaii ranks 229th in rebounds per game (33.7) while Cal Poly ranks 277th (31.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mustangs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
