The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (11-5, 2-0 BigWst) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they take on the UC Riverside Highlanders (6-13, 0-3 BigWst) at Student Recreation Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Hawaii Warriors at UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Prediction
In the Rainbow Warriors’ last contest, they topped the CSUN Matadors, 84-79. The Rainbow Warriors had an absurd free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.238) and had a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 16.4). Hawaii was led by Zigmars Raimo, who had 21 points and 11 rebounds.
The Highlanders fell to the Cal State Fullerton Titans in their last contest, 69-61. Cal State Fullerton’s 0.283 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UC Riverside, who had a mark of 0.176. The Titans’ mark was above their season average of 0.227, while the Highlanders’ was below the 0.252 mark opponents have averaged against Cal State Fullerton this season. With 11 points, five rebounds and five assists, Dikymbe Martin had a good performance for UC Riverside.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Rainbow Warriors won 74-69. Hawaii had a better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.213). UC Riverside, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 20.0).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. UC Riverside ranks 346th in possessions per game (64.9) and Hawaii is 272nd (68.0).
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hawaii ranks 186th in rebounds per game (34.7) while UC Riverside ranks 259th (31.8).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Highlanders rank 85th (12.3).
UC Riverside ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Hawaii ranks 60th (20.3).
The Highlanders lead the NCAA with 1.5 blocks allowed per game while the Rainbow Warriors are 37th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
UC Riverside ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Hawaii ranks 53rd (5.7).
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The Rainbow Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (9.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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