Colorado Buffaloes vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Prediction 12/23/18

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The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (6-5) will be in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center when they go head-to-head against the Colorado Buffaloes (8-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Odds

Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Rainbow Warriors defeated the Portland Pilots 82-64, while the Buffaloes beat the Drake Bulldogs 100-71.

Colorado played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.429 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.6. Drake had marks of 0.194 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Rainbow Warriors, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 11.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 19.7). Hawaii was led by Zigmars Raimo, who contributed 17 points and eight rebounds. Namon Wright, meanwhile played a key role for Colorado with 25 points and eight rebounds.

Second-chance points might be scarce for Hawaii in this matchup. The Rainbow Warriors rank 207th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 percent), while Colorado ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.0 percent). Furthermore, the Buffaloes, who rank 19th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.312), could get to the line a ton against the Rainbow Warriors, who rank 284th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.267).

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Hawaii, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado ranks 35th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Hawaii ranks 217th (33.2).
  • The Buffaloes rank ninth in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 43rd (11.3).
  • Colorado ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Hawaii ranks 26th (2.4).
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Buffaloes rank 111th (22.2).
  • Hawaii ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Colorado ranks 90th (6.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rainbow Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 3.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 85.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average).