UC-Santa Barbara takes to the basketball court against Hawaii on Sunday, hoping to send the Rainbow Warriors to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Stan Sheriff Center.
UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are 8-11 so far on the season, and 6-10-1 ATS vs the number. The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos, meanwhile, are 3-15 and 4-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Hawaii go 8-8-1 and the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos go 4-9-1 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors rated this week at No. 198 and the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos sitting at No. 286.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Hawaii's No. 228-ranked scoring average of 67.79 PPG, against a UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos defense rated No. 184 and allowing 74 PPG. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors FG% has averaged 40.91% to date this season, more than the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos shooters have managed so far (36.8% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gauchos were hammered by Cal State-Northridge on Wednesday, losing by a 78-57 final at Thunderdome in college basketball betting action.
The Warriors got 16 points from Gibson Johnson, but it was UC Riverside that prevailed in a 70-64 final on Thursday at Stan Sheriff Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UC-Santa Barbara home to Cal State-Fullerton, Thursday, February 2nd
Hawaii at UC Riverside, Thursday, February 2nd