UC Riverside looks to cover the Highlanders-Rainbow Warriors pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 7-18 mark when they host Hawaii in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UC Riverside Highlanders betting line opened as 3-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Riverside Highlanders are 7-18 so far on the season, and 11-11 ATS vs the number. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, meanwhile, are 14-10 and 9-12 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UC Riverside go 8-14 and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors go 11-10 on betting totals.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 300-rated UC Riverside Highlanders and the No. 88-ranked Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Hawaii is ranked No. 218 in NCAA basketball at 33.29 per game. Contrast that with UC Riverside's No. 132 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UC Riverside is the No. 240-ranked team in the country at 5.76 per game, while Hawaii rates No. 214 at 6.54 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Hawaii earned a 62-61 victory over UC Irvine on Thursday, getting 13 points from Gibson Johnson at Bren Events Center.
The Highlanders got 18 points from Dikymbe MArtin as UC Riverside ran past Cal State-Northridge 69-62 on Wednesday at The Matadome.
Next Betting Matchups
Hawaii home to Long Beach State, Friday, February 23rd
UC Riverside at Cal State-Fullerton, Wednesday, February 21st