North Carolina Tar Heels vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24
The Tar Heels and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. North Carolina is the -15.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Hawaii. The over/under for the game is set at 153 points.
NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +15.5
This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.
- Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will North Carolina Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
North Carolina dominated the Eagles on Friday, November 15th, with a 107-55 win at home. The Tar Heels, who were -25 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 150.
After leading 43-34 at halftime, UNC’s defense stepped up, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 64 points themselves.
North Carolina’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 107 points on 59% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, thanks in large part to their 74.4% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 22 threes, good for 31.8%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, connecting on 28 of 34 attempts for 82.4%.
Jalen Washington and Elliot Cadeau both scored 18 points, with Washington going a perfect 6 for 6 from the field. Cadeau also added 8 assists. Matt Rogers contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Seth Trimble and RJ Davis each added 13 points, with Trimble shooting 66.7% from the field.
Even with a strong defensive effort, the Tar Heels couldn’t slow down their opponent, who scored 55 points while shooting 59% from the field. North Carolina struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 29/39 shooting for 74%.
From beyond the arc, the Tar Heels gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. Their opponent also capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 28/34 for 82%. North Carolina allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Do the Rainbow Warriors Stand a Chance at Home?
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games
The Rainbow Warriors picked up a 73-68 win over Weber State on Sunday, November 17th. Hawaii was favored by 6 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the over/under line of 134.
Hawaii found themselves trailing 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half. They held Weber State to just 19 points after the break while scoring 26 points of their own to secure the win.
Blaise Threatt and Tanner Christensen combined for 52 points in Hawaii’s recent game, with Threatt scoring 27 and grabbing 9 rebounds, while Christensen shot 90.9% from the field, finishing with 25 points. As a team, Hawaii shot 43.1% overall, with a 20% mark from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts.
Hawaii’s effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 65% of their 40 attempts. The team recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 14 assists, with Threatt adding 3 assists to his standout performance.
Hawaii’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, Hawaii allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Hawaii held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. At the free-throw line, Hawaii’s opponents shot 65%, making 26 of 40 attempts. Hawaii also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.