The CSUN Matadors (9-14, 4-3 BigWst) will be at the Stan Sheriff Center to meet the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-6, 4-1 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game starts at 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
CSUN Matadors at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Rainbow Warriors won a close one over the UC Davis Aggies 76-75, while the Matadors beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 79-67.
The Matadors forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.648 (above their season average of 0.510). Meanwhile, Hawaii dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 28.6) and a free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.229). UC Davis was 13.8 and 0.218, respectively, for those same stats. Drew Buggs had a solid performance for Hawaii with seven points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, CSUN was lifted by Lamine Diane, who recorded 26 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Matadors won 84-73. The Matadors’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rainbow Warriors. CSUN had a rate of 12.4, while Hawaii posted a mark of 17.3. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
CSUN should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. CSUN ranks 51st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Hawaii forces the 90th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent).
CSUN Matadors at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Hawaii, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Hawaii ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while CSUN ranks 244th (25.3).
- The Matadors rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 150th (6.9).
- The Rainbow Warriors rank seventh in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Matadors rank 233rd (15.3).
- Hawaii ranks 53rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while CSUN ranks 231st (37.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Matadors have outscored opponents by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, CSUN has lost by an average of 3.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
