The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (14-6, 5-1 BigWst) will be at the Thunderdome to take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (14-8, 3-4 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UC Santa Barbara Gauchos ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Gauchos easily got past the Long Beach State Beach 87-62, while the Rainbow Warriors beat the CSUN Matadors 80-75.
The Rainbow Warriors had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 17.3) and held the Matadors to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.2 (below their season average of 25.3). The Gauchos, on the other hand, had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 16.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 21.1). Max Heidegger played well for UC Santa Barbara, contributing 14 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Eddie Stansberry played a pivotal role for Hawaii with 22 points.
In their first matchup this year, Drew Buggs led the Rainbow Warriors to a 70-63 win. He recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 assists. Hawaii had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 7.7). UC Santa Barbara, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (19-22; 86.4 percent).
The high-octane offense of UC Santa Barbara (17th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 111.8) will clash against the mid-tier defense of Hawaii (145th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 98.4). The Gauchos should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Hawaii vs. UC Santa Barbara Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – UC Santa Barbara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Santa Barbara ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Hawaii ranks 141st (6.8).
- The Gauchos rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 71st (3.0).
- UC Santa Barbara is fourth in the nation with 28.9 rebounds allowed per game while Hawaii is 50th with 32.5 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Rainbow Warriors rank 130th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Gauchos rank 235th (19.1).
- Hawaii ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 92nd (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gauchos have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Rainbow Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.1 for the season.
