Weber State Wildcats vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -4.5 at home against Weber State.
WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -4.5
This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.
WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.
- Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Weber State?
Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Weber State faced a tough road matchup against Nevada on Wednesday, November 13th, falling 88-58. Entering the game as +17.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 40-28 at halftime, Weber State allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 30. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.
Weber State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 15% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, but they managed to hit 25 free throws at a rate of 73.5%.
Nick Davidson was perfect from three, hitting all three of his attempts, while Kobe Sanders also went 2-for-2 from deep. Xavier DuSell led the team with 17 points, shooting 5-for-7 from beyond the arc.
Weber State’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 88 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 29 made baskets on 51 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Weber State’s opponents shot 57%, hitting 12 of 21 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws.
Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games
Hawaii picked up a 76-66 win over Pacific on Monday, November 11th, in a home game where they were favored by 3 points. The Rainbow Warriors covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 142 matched the pre-game O/U line.
Hawaii trailed 37-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 41-29 to secure the win.
Hawaii’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 attempts for a 15.4% rate, but connected on 57.1% of their two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, Hawaii made 20 of 25 attempts, good for 80%. They finished with 10 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Elijah Fisher led the way with 21 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 from the field.
Hawaii’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-pointers, with 16 makes on 28 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Hawaii’s defense held their opponents to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws, shooting 80%. Hawaii gave up 10 offensive rebounds.