UC Davis Aggies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The UC Davis Aggies (8-12, 2-2 BigWst) will be at the Stan Sheriff Center to meet the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (12-6, 3-1 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game gets underway at 12 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

UC Davis Aggies at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Rainbow Warriors beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 70-63, while the Aggies lost to the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 78-74.

The Rainbow Warriors held the Gauchos to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.7 (below their season average of 34.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.501). UC Davis, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 24.0). Hawaii rallied around Drew Buggs, who contributed 12 points and 12 assists. Ezra Manjon played a pivotal role for UC Davis with 24 points and five rebounds.

The Rainbow Warriors dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Hawaii won 76-69. Hawaii won the rebounding battle. The Rainbow Warriors had more offensive rebounds (9 vs. 4), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (35 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Hawaii. Hawaii ranks 209th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of UC Davis forces the 91st-most turnovers in the country (21.2 percent).

UC Davis Aggies at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UC Davis, ATS Winner – UC Davis, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Hawaii ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while UC Davis ranks 196th (14.3).
  • The Aggies rank 134th in steals per game (6.2) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 147th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank eighth in three pointers allowed per game (16.1) while the Aggies rank 107th (20.9).
  • Hawaii ranks 197th in rebounds per game (34.6) while UC Davis ranks 271st (31.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
  • The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 1.7 for the season.