Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs
UC San Diego TritonsPredictions & Preview

UC San Diego Favored to Dominate Hawaii in Big West Showdown on Home Court

In this upcoming basketball matchup between Hawaii and UC San Diego, Hawaii will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss to UC Irvine while UC San Diego earned a victory over Cal Poly. Despite Hawaii holding a 5-2 advantage in the all-time series, UC San Diego won their previous meeting earlier this season. UC San Diego is currently favored by 16 points for the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rainbow Warriors +1060 | Tritons -2400
• Spread: Rainbow Warriors +16 (-110) | Tritons -16 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 96%.

Hawaii vs UC San Diego Stats

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

Hawaii suffered a loss to UC Irvine, marking their sixth defeat in the last eight games and dropping their overall record to 14-12 with a 6-9 conference record. Despite a strong defensive performance, Hawaii struggled offensively in the game, shooting just 29.1% from the field and turning the ball over 14 times. Tanner Christensen led the team with 11 points. On the season, Hawaii ranks 276th in scoring offense, averaging 70.7 points per game, and 120th in defense, allowing 69.8 points per game. Gytis Nemeiksa leads the team with 11.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest, with solid contributions from Tanner Christensen and Marcus Greene. The team shoots 45.6% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc, and they are slightly above average at the free-throw line, making 72.9% of their attempts. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 43.08% from the field and 33.81% from three-point range. Hawaii averages 35.62 rebounds and 11.69 assists per game while committing 13.65 turnovers. On the defensive end, they grab 29.38 defensive rebounds, average 9.85 assists, and commit 9.42 turnovers per game.

UC San Diego Tritons Analysis

UC San Diego extended their winning streak to eight games with a victory over Cal Poly, improving their overall record to 23-4 and maintaining a one-game lead in the Big West conference. In the game against Cal Poly, the Tritons initially fell behind but rallied to secure a comfortable win. They shot 47.6% from the field, forced 17 turnovers, and were led by Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. The team ranks 42nd in scoring offense, 11th in scoring defense, and has multiple players averaging in double figures. Overall, UC San Diego has strong offensive and defensive statistics, shooting well from the field and free throw line and demonstrating good ball movement. Their upcoming matchup against Hawaii will be an interesting test for the Tritons' continued success.

UC San Diego Favored to Defeat Struggling Hawaii on Home Court

Hawaii is currently experiencing a challenging performance with six losses in their last eight games, demonstrating a lackluster offensive performance throughout the season. The Rainbow Warriors are set to compete against UC San Diego, a team that has displayed superiority on both offense and defense and has already secured a victory against them this season. UC San Diego has shown exceptional skill this year, particularly in their ability to dominate from the perimeter. With a strong record of 10-2 at home, the Tritons have proven to be a formidable opponent, with their only home defeat since mid-November being against UC Irvine. In contrast, Hawaii has struggled on the road, tallying a 2-6 record and entering this match with a series of four consecutive road losses, including a significant 16-point defeat to Cal Poly, a team that UC San Diego recently defeated by 14 points. Given the circumstances, it is recommended to favor the Tritons securing a victory at home to maintain their position at the top of the Big West standings.

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