The Fresno State Bulldogs (2-2) meet the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-2) in the Wooden Legacy at Titan Gym. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they were beaten by the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 78-76. Miami (FL)’s 13.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Fresno State, who had a rate of 23.3. The Hurricanes’ mark was better than their season average of 14.4, while the Bulldogs’ was above their season average of 15.5. Braxton Huggins was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 10-for-21 shooting.
The Rainbow Warriors fell to the Seton Hall Pirates in their last game, 64-54. Seton Hall’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Hawaii. The Pirates had a rate of 0.241 (below their season average of 0.338), while the Rainbow Warriors posted a mark of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.280). With 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Sheriff Drammeh led Hawaii in scoring.
The aggressive Hawaii offense could be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Rainbow Warriors rank 40th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.278, while Fresno State ranks 304th in FTA rate allowed (0.277) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Fresno State ranks 94th in steals per game (6.8) while Hawaii ranks 229th (5.5).
The Bulldogs rank 159th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 277th (2.1).
Hawaii ranks 205th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Fresno State ranks 304th (18.1).
The Rainbow Warriors rank ninth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Bulldogs rank 68th (12.0).
Fresno State ranks 228th in rebounds per game (34.3) while Hawaii ranks 278th (33.3).
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