Long Beach State Beach (18-9) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (15-12)
February 25, 2024 12:00 am EDT
The Line: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5; Over/Under: +153.5
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The Long Beach State 49ers are riding a 5-game winning streak. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Long Beach State 49ers vs Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors prediction.
Long Beach State 49ers Betting Preview
The Long Beach State 49ers beat UC San Diego, Cal Poly, UC Davis, Cal State Northridge and Cal State Bakersfield during this streak. The Long Beach State 49ers are averaging 78.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 75.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Marcus Tsohonis is averaging 17.1 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jadon Jones is averaging 12.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Aboubacar Traore is the third double-digit scorer and Lassina Traore is grabbing 9.8 rebounds. The Long Beach State 49ers are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Long Beach State 49ers are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
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Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors recently beat Cal Poly and lost to UC Santa Barbara. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are averaging 72.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Noel Coleman is averaging 13.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Justin McKoy is averaging 11.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Bernardo da Silva is the third double-digit scorer and JoVon McClanahan is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Long Beach State 49ers vs Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors prediction
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m not buying it. Long Beach State Beach has been the better team this season overall, it beat Hawaii a month ago, and it’s a team that’s won 8 games on the road. Hawaii is also just 9-16 ATS this season. Long Beach State Beach has been far more impressive as a Big West contender, and getting it in the underdog spot here feels like a steal. I want the free bucket.
