The UCLA Bruins (4-2) will be at home in Pauley Pavilion when they meet the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-3). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Bruins fell to the seventh-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 94-78, while the Rainbow Warriors were defeated by the Fresno State Bulldogs, 79-64.
Hawaii held Fresno State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 28.9) while UCLA held North Carolina to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 43.4). Kris Wilkes had a good game for UCLA with 22 points. Hawaii, meanwhile, received a boost from Zigmars Raimo, who had 13 points and five rebounds.
This contest should be a battle of conflicting tempos. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, UCLA has preferred to play quickly (40th in possessions per game), while Hawaii has been slower-paced (255th in possessions per game).
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at UCLA Bruins Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Hawaii ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while UCLA ranks 317th (25.8).
- The Rainbow Warriors rank 11th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Bruins rank 218th (14.0).
- UCLA ranks 206th in steals per game (5.8) while Hawaii ranks 240th (5.4).
- The Bruins rank 14th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 277th (33.1).
- UCLA ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Hawaii ranks 269th (2.1).
