It will be a battle between BigWst opponents when the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (12-7, 3-2 BigWst) welcome the Long Beach State 49ers (8-13, 2-3 BigWst) to the Stan Sheriff Center. The game begins at 12 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors ATS Prediction
The last time the 49ers played, they were beaten by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 82-71. UC Santa Barbara’s 11.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Long Beach State, who had a rate of 14.4. The Gauchos’ mark was better than their season average of 14.0. Deishuan Booker was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Rainbow Warriors easily got past the UC Davis Aggies in their last game, 80-60. The Rainbow Warriors held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 23.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.527). With 12 points and 12 assists, Hawaii’s Drew Buggs put together a good performance.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Rainbow Warriors won 74-63. Hawaii had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.7 vs. 27.3). Long Beach State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent).
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Long Beach State has preferred to play fast (27th in possessions per game), while Hawaii has been more half-court-oriented (269th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hawaii ranks 51st in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Long Beach State ranks 273rd (40.1).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 68th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the 49ers rank 229th (19.9).
Hawaii ranks 45th in assists per game (15.5) while Long Beach State ranks 173rd (12.6).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the 49ers rank 105th (3.4).
Hawaii averages 5.6 steals per game, which ranks 167th in the nation. Long Beach State ranks 202nd in steals allowed per game (8.6).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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