CSUN Matadors vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Matadors and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 11:59 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -2.5 to win at home against CSUN.
CSUN MATADORS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5
This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.
- Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will CSUN Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games
CSUN fell to 9-6 on the season after a 94-90 road loss to the Roadrunners on Saturday. The Matadors entered the game as 4-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.
CSUN led 49-34 at halftime but allowed 60 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 184 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.
CSUN’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were especially effective inside, hitting 70% of their two-point attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.7%.
From beyond the arc, the Matadors struggled, connecting on just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%. They also shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 22 of 33 attempts. On the glass, they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
CSUN’s defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 66% shooting, with the opposition hitting 18 of 27 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, CSUN’s defense conceded 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 for 80%.
Can Hawaii Secure a Home Victory?
Hawaii improved to 9-5 on the season with a 95-86 road win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, January 11th. The Rainbow Warriors were -9 favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.
Hawaii led 40-36 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 50. The Rainbow Warriors’ offense was particularly strong in the latter part of the game, helping them secure the win.
Hawaii’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points while shooting 61.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.2%, thanks in large part to their 88% shooting on two-point attempts (22/25). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%), but made up for it at the free-throw line, where they connected on 36 of 38 attempts (94.7%).
Donovan Oday led the way with 29 points, shooting 55.6% overall despite going just 1 of 5 from three. Gytis Nemeiksa added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 19 points. Tom Beattie contributed 16 points, knocking down 2 of 3 threes, and Zion Richardson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.
Hawaii’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 27 of 44 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Hawaii held the other team to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 for 74%. Hawaii also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.