The finals of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic are set for Sunday night when the SMU Mustangs (5-7, 0-2 away) visit the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors (8-3, 5-2 home). SMU has been impressive in this tournament, but Hawai’i will be keen to win their home tournament on Christmas night. Below is my college basketball pick for SMU vs Hawai’i.
SMU vs Hawai’i Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Hawai’i -4.5 |
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This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Why Bet Hawai’i -4.5
✅ Hawai’i is 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games played.
✅ The Rainbow Warriors have won six of their last eight games.
✅ SMU is just 5-13-1 against the spread in their last 19 games.
NCAABB
SMU Mustangs
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
SMU | Advanced Game Stats | HAWAII |
---|---|---|
68.6 | Pace | 67.4 |
111.5 | Off.Rate | 100.8 |
.290 | FTr | .330 |
.352 | 3PAr | .256 |
.533 | TS% | .522 |
53.4 | TRB% | 48.5 |
55.4 | AST% | 36.9 |
12.2 | STL% | 9.1 |
13.0 | BLK% | 7.7 |
.507 | eFG% | .484 |
13.5 | TOV% | 14.2 |
38.5 | ORB% | 24.8 |
.199 | TF/FGA | .239 |
Defense/Offense
SMU | Advanced Game Stats | HAWAII |
---|---|---|
68.6 | Pace | 67.4 |
99.9 | Off.Rate | 106.1 |
.337 | FTr | .383 |
.365 | 3PAr | .422 |
.510 | TS% | .565 |
46.6 | TRB% | 51.5 |
56.5 | AST% | 49.1 |
10.5 | STL% | 6.8 |
12.4 | BLK% | 6.1 |
.471 | eFG% | .530 |
16.1 | TOV% | 16.3 |
31.2 | ORB% | 26.4 |
.241 | TF/FGA | .275 |
Betting Trends
SMU | Betting Trends | HAWAII |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
79 | Avg Score | 76 |
79.33 | Avg Opp Score | 62.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
72 | Avg Score | 76 |
80 | Avg Opp Score | 62.33 |
SMU | Betting Trends | HAWAII |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
72.4 | Avg Score | 68.2 |
76.4 | Avg Opp Score | 63.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
67.8 | Avg Score | 70.2 |
77.8 | Avg Opp Score | 61 |
SMU | Betting Trends | HAWAII |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-3-0 |
69.1 | Avg Score | 69.6 |
72.2 | Avg Opp Score | 61.1 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-3-0 |
67.7 | Avg Score | 70.6 |
70.7 | Avg Opp Score | 58.8 |
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SMU Mustangs
Last time out, SMU played the Utah State Aggies in the semifinals and won 77-74. This was a surprising win by the Mustangs as they were in control throughout, leading by as many as 20 points and never trailing by more than three. SMU had to hold off the Aggies but ended up winning outright as 12-point underdogs.
Zhuric Phelps had 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block on the night. Samuell Williamson added 15 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals in the win.
Through 12 games, SMU is scoring 69.2 points per game, shooting 41.9% from the field, and assisting on 11.7 made shots. The Mustangs are allowing 71.3 points, grabbing 36.7 rebounds, blocking 4.0 shots, and stealing the ball 5.1 times.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors
Hawai’i hosted the Washington State Cougars and comfortably won 62-51. The Cougars controlled most of the first half, but it was the Rainbow Warriors leading by one at the break. It was a back and forth first eight minutes of the second half, but Hawai’i eventually pulled away and ended up winning outright as two-point home dogs.
Jovan McClanahan had 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one steal on the night. Samuta Avea added 19 points, four rebounds, and one assist in the win.
After 11 games, Hawai’i is scoring 69.8 points per game, shooting 45.2% from the field, and assisting on 12.8 made shots. The Rainbow Warriors are allowing 60.5 points, grabbing 36.0 rebounds, blocking 3.8 shots, and stealing the ball 5.1 times
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