Honda Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host UC Irvine Anteaters and the visiting Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in college hoops betting odds action on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors before tip-off in this one found them as 4.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC Irvine Anteaters Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Irvine Anteaters sit at 16-16 (14-13-2 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are currently 17-12 (12-14 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? UC Irvine is 10-19 OU, and Hawaii is 12-14 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UC Irvine Anteaters rated this week at No. 36 and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors sitting at No. 88.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits UC Irvine's No. 199-ranked offense, averaging 70.5 PPG, against a Rainbow Warriors defense that ranks No. 76 at 69.07 PPG. The Anteaters field goal percentage has averaged 44.16% so far, less than the Rainbow Warriors marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.24% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Drew Buggs scored 15 points leading the Warriors to a 68-60 victory over Cal State-Fullerton at Titan Gym on Saturday.
UC Irvine got 22 points from Evan Leonard but lost anyway, 90-84, to UC Davis on Saturday at Bren Events Center.