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Hawaii vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today

CSU Bakersfield (9-9) vs. Hawai'i (11-6)
January 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
The Line: Hawai'i -7; Over/Under: 136.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Hawaii vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Stan Sheriff Center. Let’s take a look at a Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Pick. 

What a Bad Game for Hawaii

Hawaii had won three games in a row heading into the last game, but in the last game against Cal State Northridge, they really struggled. At halftime they were down 38-29 and in the second half it got even worse and they ended up losing 83-60. One issue for Hawaii was they didn’t have one player who stepped up with their offense. Aaron Hunkin-Claytor was the to p offensive player putting up 10 pointts, one assistt, and one rebound. Two games ago against Cal State Fullerton they ended up winning 95-86. 


Hawaii comes into this game with an 11-6 record and they have gone 6-8 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 13 shots. Hawaii is averaging 73.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 229th in the league while the defense is ranked 143rd. Gytis Nemeiksa has been the top player for Hawaii this season averaging 14.2 points while shooting 51.3 percentt from the field and 34.4 percent from behind the three point line. 

Why Hawaii Will Beat Cal State Bakersfield Prediction

Hawaii has won each of its last six games following a home loss.

Cal State Bakersfield has lost each of its last three games at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Hawaii has won the first half in each of its last six Saturday home games against the Big West Conference.

Can Cal State Bakersfield Offense Keep Up?

Cal State Bakersfield has been inconsistent but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Cal State Bakersfield scored 94 points against Cal State Northridge in the last game and they were able to secure the 94-90 victory. At halftime they were down 49-34 but in the second half they scored 60 points and that was enough for the win. Jemel Jones played 28 minutes and finished with 45 points, two  rebounds, and two assists. 

Cal State Bakersfield comes into this game with a 9-9 record and they have gone 8-8-1 against the spread. Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 186th in the league while the defense is ranked 189th. They are averaging 40.2 percen from behind the three point line which is 7th best in all of college basketball. Jemel Jones has been the top player averaging 17.5 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from behind the three point line. 

Hawaii vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction

Away from home, Cal State Bakersfield has not been as strong and they are going to really struggle to get the job done in this game. Hawaii is aveaging 73.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Cal State Bakersfield’s defense is giving up 71.2 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend. Hawaii will use the balanced offensive attack here, and they are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Back Hawaii against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Hawaii -7

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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