The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (6-4) will be in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center when they square off with the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (5-4). The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Odds
In their last game, the Rainbow Warriors won big over the Portland Pilots, 82-64, while the Runnin’ Rebels fell to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-50.
Hawaii dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 and a turnover percentage of 11.1. For those same stats, Portland recorded marks of 11.5 and 19.7, respectively. UNLV, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 28.9). Hawaii was lifted by Zigmars Raimo, who recorded 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Shakur Juiston fueled UNLV with 12 points and seven rebounds.
The aggressive UNLV offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Runnin’ Rebels rank 42nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.303, while Hawaii ranks 280th in FTA rate allowed (0.273) dating back to last season.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hawaii, ATS Winner – UNLV, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UNLV ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Hawaii ranks 195th (33.3).
- The Runnin’ Rebels are 10th in the country with 20.5 three pointers allowed per game while the Rainbow Warriors are 33rd with 19.6 three pointers allowed per game.
- UNLV is 46th in the country with 12.3 assists allowed per game while Hawaii is 53rd with 10.3 assists allowed per game.
- The Runnin’ Rebels rank 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 144th (2.1).
- Hawaii ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while UNLV ranks 153rd (6.9).
