Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/10/24

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will play the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a Big West game on Saturday night at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Cal State Bakersfield has won three games in a row, while Hawaii has won three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii prediction.

Cal State Bakersfield Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are 13-17 (8-11) this year after they defeated Cal Poly by a score of 68-56 in their last game. Cal State Bakersfield trailed 37-35 at the half, but they out scored Cal Poly 33-19 in the second half for the win. The Roadrunners shot 48.1% from the field and were +13 in rebounding margin in the game. Cal State Bakersfield has also defeated UC San Diego and UC Davis during this three game winning streak. The Roadrunners are scoring 68.8 points per game with 35 rebounds per game and 10.5 assists per game, while giving up 68.6 points against per game this year. Kaleb Higgins is averaging 17.4 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 3.7 assists per game. Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 43.1% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this season. 

Hawaii Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are 18-13 (10-9) this season after they defeated Cal State Northridge by a score of 72-70 in their last game. Hawaii led 26-25 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half for the win. The Rainbow Warriors shot 40.7% from the field and were +5 in rebounding margin in the game. Hawaii defeated UC Riverside by a score of 76-73 in the game prior to Cal State Northridge, but lost to UC Davis before that. The Rainbow Warriors are scoring 72.4 points per game with 34.3 rebounds per game and 12.3 assists per game, while allowing 69.2 points against per game this season. Noel Coleman is averaging 13.7 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists per game. Hawaii is shooting 45.8% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year. 

Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii Betting Prediction

Hawaii comes into this game looking for their 11th conference win of the season and they have won three of their last four games. The Rainbow Warriors are scoring over 72 points per game and they are shooting 45.8% from the field. Cal State Bakersfield is on a three game winning streak, but they are only 8-11 in conference play and they are near the bottom of the standings. Hawaii won the first meeting between these teams by a score of 78-67, but I think we are going to see a lower scoring game here. Bakersfield has allowed 57 points or fewer in three straight games and I think that defensive play will continue. Take the under. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 134.5