The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (15-5, 4-2 BigWst) will be at the Stan Sheriff Center to take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-7, 4-2 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Rainbow Warriors were victorious over the Long Beach State 49ers, 74-57, while the Gauchos were beaten by the UC Irvine Anteaters, 66-62.
Hawaii dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 16.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.3 (below their season average of 28.1). For those same stats, Long Beach State recorded marks of 17.7 and 19.4, respectively. UC Santa Barbara, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 13.9). Hawaii received a boost from Brocke Stepteau, who finished with 16 points and five assists. Amadou Sow played a pivotal role for UC Santa Barbara with 13 points and six rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Gauchos won 84-82. The Gauchos’ 28.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Rainbow Warriors, who had a mark of 15.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Hawaii currently ranks 263rd in possessions per game (67.9) and UC Santa Barbara is 336th (65.5). Additionally, the Gauchos rank 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent), while the Rainbow Warriors rank 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Hawaii, ATS Winner – Hawaii, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Hawaii ranks 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 242nd (19.3).
- The Rainbow Warriors rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Gauchos rank 67th (3.0).
- Hawaii ranks 48th in assists per game (15.4) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 69th (14.8).
- The Gauchos rank 36th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 207th (34.5).
- UC Santa Barbara allows the second-fewest steals per game (3.8) while Hawaii ranks 45th (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gauchos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 10.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
