The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos will hit the floor running against the away Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos as -7-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will look to cover the spread vs the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos on Thursday, as the Rainbow Warriors are 7-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gauchos are 13-5 ATS. Hawaii is 8-8 against the total, while UC-Santa Barbara is 11-7 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos rated this week at No. 34 and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors sitting at No. 85.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UC-Santa Barbara's No. 84-ranked scoring average of 77.29 PPG, against a Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defense rated No. 83 and allowing 69 PPG. The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos FG% has averaged 46.63% to date this season, more than the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors shooters have managed so far (45.46% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Hawaii got 26 points from Mike Thomas on the way to a 69-66 loss against Cal State-Fullerton on Sunday at Stan Sheriff Center.
The Gauchos got 20 points from Jalen Canty as UC-Santa Barbara ran past UC Riverside 76-69 on Saturday at Student Recreation Center.
- Hawaii is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hawaii's last 9 games
- Hawaii is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Hawaii is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- UC-Santa Barbara is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- UC-Santa Barbara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC-Santa Barbara's last 6 games
- UC-Santa Barbara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Hawaii at Cal Poly, Saturday, February 3rd
UC-Santa Barbara at Cal State-Northridge, Saturday, February 3rd
