The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (8-4) will be 1-point favorites in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center when they take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-6). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 139 points and it can be seen on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Rainbow Warriors fell to the 21st-ranked Washington Huskies, 72-61, while the Yellow Jackets were defeated by the Houston Cougars, 70-59.
Georgia Tech had a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 21.8) while Hawaii had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.8 (above their season average of 27.5). Zigmars Raimo had a good game for Hawaii with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, received a boost from Moses Wright, who put up 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Yellow Jackets are involved, as 72.7 percent of their games have ended under the total. Georgia Tech comes into the contest with records of 5-6 straight up (SU) and 6-5 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Georgia Tech, games involving the Rainbow Warriors tend to finish over the total (63.6 percent). Further, Hawaii is 8-4 SU and 6-4-1 ATS.
The offense of Hawaii (196th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 101.7) will battle against the elite defense of Georgia Tech (76th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 91.9). The Yellow Jackets should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Tech ranks 10th in blocks per game (6.0) while Hawaii ranks 132nd (2.7).
- The Yellow Jackets rank 95th in steals per game (7.0) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 132nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Hawaii ranks 192nd in rebounds per game (33.8) while Georgia Tech ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Rainbow Warriors rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Yellow Jackets rank 138th (13.3).
- Hawaii ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while Georgia Tech ranks 79th (20.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Yellow Jackets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 2.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
