Oakland (4-8) vs. Hawaii (7-4)
December 25, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Hawaii -3.5; Over/Under: +137.5
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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Stan Sheriff Center. Here’s a Hawaii vs Oakland Prediction. This article will include a Hawaii vs Oakland Pick.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies lost to Oregon State, beat Loyola Chicago, and they play Arkansas, Milwaukee, and Robert Morris next. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are averaging 64.5 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Allen Mukeba is averaging 13.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while DQ Cole is averaging 12.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tuburu Naivalurua is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Christie is grabbing 1.1 rebounds. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are shooting 28.2 percent from beyond the arc and 62.9 percent from the free throw line. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors lost to Nebraska, beat Charlotte, and they play UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, and UC Riverside next. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are averaging 73.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Gytis Nemeiksa is averaging 13.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Marcus Greene is averaging 12.5 points and 2.9 rebounds. Tanner Christensen is the third double-digit scorer and Kody Williams is grabbing 1.2 rebounds. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- Hawaii has won 13 of its last 14 games at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oakland has lost each of its last six Wednesday games against non-conference opponents.
- Oakland has lost the first half in each of its last five Wednesday road games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oakland’s last 12 day games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 134+ points.
- Each of Hawaii’s last five day games has produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Hawaii ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.1).
- Hawaii ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (27.5).
- Oakland ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (62.8).
- Oakland ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.66).
Hawaii vs Oakland Prediction
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have held their own in back-to-back games as big underdogs, which includes covers and an outright win. However, Oakland still has issues scoring consistently and hasn’t had much road success. It’s a Christmas game and I’m sure guys would rather be doing something different. Being at home gives the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors a massive boost, and they’re 7-2 SU at home. I’ll lay the reasonable number with Hawaii.
