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UC San Diego Tritons Look to Dominate Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in Conference Showdown on Thursday

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the UC San Diego Tritons will face off against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Last season, they split a two-game set with each team winning on their home court. UC San Diego is currently favored by 8 points in the betting lines and the odds have remained stable. For a detailed analysis of this matchup and more NCAAB picks for Thursday night, continue reading our UC San Diego vs. Hawaii prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tritons -395 | Rainbow Warriors +310
• Spread: Tritons -8 (-110) | Rainbow Warriors +8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 80%.

UC San Diego vs Hawaii Stats

UC San Diego Tritons

In summary, the UC San Diego Tritons have been performing well, bouncing back from a recent defeat with impressive wins over UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Northridge. Led by senior guard Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and senior G Tyler McGhie, the Tritons have a strong offensive and defensive game. Offensively, they score an average of 80.05 points per game and shoot well from the field and free throw line. Defensively, they are ranked highly in allowing points and field goal percentage. Overall, the Tritons have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 53 in the NCAA NET Rankings.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Analysis

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have recently faced a string of losses, dropping three of their last four games. Last week, they suffered road defeats against UC Davis and UC Irvine, bringing their conference record to 4-5. In their most recent game, they struggled with shooting efficiency, with a standout performance from sophomore forward Akira Jacobs and senior center Tanner Christensen. Christensen and senior forward Gytis Nemeiksa lead the team in scoring and rebounding. The Rainbow Warriors rank 178th in the NCAA NET Rankings with a power ranking of 273. Their offensive statistics include shooting 46.07% from the field, 72.75% from the free-throw line, and 32.75% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.80% from the field and 74.15% from the free-throw line. They average 35.95 rebounds per game and have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. Despite their recent struggles, the Rainbow Warriors continue to compete in the conference.

UC San Diego Tritons Set to Outshoot Hawaii Warriors in Conference Matchup

The UC San Diego Tritons heavily rely on their proficiency in 3-point shooting, ranking second in the conference with a 3-point rate of .486. In comparison, the Hawaii Warriors excel in defending against the 3-point shot, leading the Big West with an opposing 3-point rate of .317. Hawaii's strategy will likely involve pushing UC San Diego inside and looking to Tanner Christensen and Gytis Nemeiksa to control the paint. Despite this approach, the Warriors may struggle to contain the Tritons' talented backcourt. UC San Diego possesses a potent offense and is also capable of strong defensive play. As a result, I anticipate the Tritons will secure a road victory against Hawaii and cover the spread, considering their impressive 12-3 record ATS in their last 15 games.

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