Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Long Beach State 49ers ATS Prediction 02/07/19

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The Long Beach State 49ers (8-15, 2-5 BigWst) and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-8, 4-3 BigWst) battle at The Walter Pyramid. The 49ers will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Long Beach State 49ers ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The 49ers lost a close one to the UC Irvine Anteaters, 82-80, while the Rainbow Warriors lost big to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 75-54.

Hawaii had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 14.6) while Long Beach State did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-32; 75.0 percent). Deishuan Booker fueled Long Beach State with 29 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Samuta Avea had a good game for Hawaii, putting up 13 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Brocke Stepteau led the Rainbow Warriors to a 74-57 victory. He recorded 16 points and five assists. The Rainbow Warriors’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the 49ers. Hawaii had a rate of 11.3, while Long Beach State posted a mark of 17.7.

It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the up-and-down 49ers will look to push the more methodical Rainbow Warriors. The 49ers rank 28th in possessions per game while the Rainbow Warriors are 266th.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Long Beach State 49ers Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Hawaii ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Long Beach State ranks 265th (39.8).
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the 49ers rank 161st (13.6).
  • Hawaii ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Long Beach State ranks 106th (3.4).
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the 49ers rank 245th (19.4).
  • Hawaii ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Long Beach State ranks 202nd (8.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
  • The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 2.6 for the season.