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<p>Betting on today's Gauchos and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Hawaii is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog UC Santa Barbara?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Gauchos dropped to 6-5 on the season after a 68-56 road loss to Missouri State on Sunday, December 22nd. UCSB entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 31-25 at halftime, UCSB allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The combined points of 124 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara managed just 56 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 18 attempts, and went 10 for 16 from the free-throw line, shooting 62.5%.</p> <p>Dez White led the Gauchos with 26 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range at 60.0%. Kenny Pohto added 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. UCSB recorded 9 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 68 points, UC Santa Barbara's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. The Gauchos allowed 22 made field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 6 of 13 threes, shooting 46%. UC Santa Barbara also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 75% rate.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 6-4 on the season with a 73-70 win over Oakland on Wednesday. The Rainbow Warriors were favored by 3.5 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which went over the pre-game line of 134.</p> <p>Hawaii led 32-25 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the second half while scoring 32 of their own. Despite the win, the Rainbow Warriors will need to tighten up defensively in future games.</p><p>Hawaii managed 73 points in their latest game, shooting just 39% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they were 48.6% on two-point shots, converting 18 of 37.</p> <p>Malcolm Christie led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 8 of 24 overall and 7 of 22 from deep. Gytis Nemeiksa added 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field and 40% from three. Hawaii also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, with a 75.9% mark from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 29 attempts.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23/59 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 18/37 shooting for 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the other team to 5/22 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws for 75%. Hawaii allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>FOX is set to televise this week four non-conference matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Marshall Thundering Herd. The game is scheduled for 12:00 ET from Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Ohio State is favored by -39.5 points, and the over/under line is currently at 51 points. The Buckeyes are 2-0, and Marshall comes in with a 1-1 record for the season.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -39.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ohio Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 46 to 3</li><li>Not only do we have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -39.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Marshall Thundering Herd Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Marshall is now 1-1 after a 31-14 road loss to Virginia Tech. The Thundering Herd, who were +21 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 45 points was lower than the 53.5-point over/under line.</p> <p></p><p>Virginia Tech took an early 7-0 lead, but Marshall tied the game at 7-7 by halftime. The Thundering Herd then took a 14-7 lead in the third quarter, but Virginia Tech responded with 24 unanswered points to close out the game.</p><p>Marshall's offense struggled in their 31-14 loss to Virginia Tech, finishing with 278 total yards. The Thundering Herd managed just 12 first downs and 147 rushing yards, with their passing game accounting for 131 yards.</p> 
<p>Stone Earle completed 13 of 36 passes for 131 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. His passer rating for the game was 45.02. On the ground, A.J. Turner led the team with 103 yards on just six carries, averaging 17.2 yards per attempt. Christian Fitzpatrick was the top receiver, catching four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>Marshall's defense will need to tighten up after allowing 465 total yards in their most recent game. Virginia Tech's ground game was particularly effective, racking up 289 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Thundering Herd's run defense will need to improve, but they did manage to pick off one pass and hold Virginia Tech to 176 passing yards on 15 completions.</p><h3>Are The Ohio State Buckeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Ohio State is now 2-0 after a dominant 56-0 victory over Western Michigan. The Buckeyes, favored by -37.5 points, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was 54.5 points, with Ohio State and Western Michigan combining for 56 points.</p><p></p><p>The Buckeyes took control early, leading 21-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 35-0 and added another 14 points in the third quarter. Ohio State then closed out the game with a touchdown in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Ohio State's offense was unstoppable in their 56-0 win, racking up 686 total yards. The Buckeyes had 30 first downs and 276 rushing yards, with six touchdowns on the ground. Through the air, they added 410 yards and two scores.</p> 
<p>Will Howard completed 18 of 26 passes for 292 yards, throwing one touchdown. His passer rating for the game was 119.39. On the ground, Quinshon Judkins averaged 12 yards per carry, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith led the receiving corps with five catches for 119 yards.</p><p>Ohio State's defense is looking to bounce back after allowing 677 yards and 56 points to Western Michigan. The Buckeyes had a particularly tough time against the run, giving up 372 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Their pass defense was more effective, limiting Western Michigan to 305 yards on 15 completions. Ohio State's defense will need to be more disciplined in the secondary, as they allowed three passing touchdowns.</p>

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