The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (3-1) will travel to the State Farm Center to clash against the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Fighting Illini got blown out by the 21st-ranked Arizona Wildcats, 90-69, while the Rainbow Warriors defeated the Portland State Vikings, 83-75.
Hawaii launched 20 three pointers, making 11 of them (55.0 percent). Portland State, on the other hand, was 5-17 (29.4 percent). Illinois, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (14-20; 70.0 percent). Illinois’ Andres Feliz led the way, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds. Zigmars Raimo, meanwhile played a key role for Hawaii with 10 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists.
It will be a showdown of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Fighting Illini will look to push the more half-court-oriented Rainbow Warriors. Since last season, the Fighting Illini rank 75th in possessions per game while the Rainbow Warriors are 269th.
Hawaii at Illinois Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois, ATS Winner – Hawaii, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Illinois ranks 69th in steals per game (7.2) while Hawaii ranks 258th (5.0).
- The Rainbow Warriors rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Fighting Illini rank 35th (19.6).
- Illinois ranks 251st in rebounds per game (33.9) while Hawaii ranks 252nd (33.9).
- The Rainbow Warriors average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. The Fighting Illini rank 209th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Hawaii ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Illinois ranks 181st (3.6).
