The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Stan Sheriff Center. Cal State Bakersfield is heating up, while Hawaii has won two close games.
Cal State Bakersfield is Heating Up
Cal State Bakersfield is heating up and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Cal Poly, Cal State Bakersfield only gave up 56 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. Kaleb Higgins had a strong game putting up 21 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 68.8 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 302nd in the league and it has been inconsistent. Kaleb Huggins is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 28.5 percent from the field.
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Hawaii Coming off Two Close Wins
Hawaii has played well in the last two games and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Cal State Northridge Hawaii scored 72 points and they ended up winning by two points. Hawaii had four different players that finished with at least 13 points. Bernando da Silva had a strong game putting up 18 points and 12 rebounds. Hawaii is averaging 72.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. Noel Coleman is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 45 percent from the field. There are three different players that are averaging at least 11.8 points per game.
Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii Betting Prediction
Cal State Bakersfield has a ton of confidence heading into this game and even with the jet lag, they are going to find success here. Hawaii’s defense is giving up 69.2 points and they are going to struggle in this game. Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 68.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Hawaii won’t have any answer, and Hawaii is going to cover the spread.