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The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (7-4) welcome the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-8) to Stan Sheriff Center Wednesday for the third-place game in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Oakland vs. Hawaii odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Rainbow Warriors lost 69-55 to the Nebraska Cornhuskers Monday, closing as an 8-point home underdog. They did kick off the tournament with a 17-point win and cover over the Charlotte 49ers Sunday. Hawaii has won 2 of its last 3 games and is 5-4 against the spread (ATS). Its most high-profile game was an 87-69 home loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Nov. 23.
The Golden Grizzlies beat the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 72-71 Sunday, closing as a 6.5-point underdog. They played the Oregon State Beavers Monday, losing 80-74 in overtime. However, they did cover as a 10-point underdog. Oakland is 6-5 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS on the road.
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Oakland at Hawaii odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 12:24 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oakland +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Hawaii -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Oakland +3.5 (-115) | Hawaii -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Oakland at Hawaii picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawaii 71, Oakland 65
Moneyline
PASS.
While there could be some value on the moneyline, the preferred play is on the home side’s spread. Oakland is just 1-5 on the road, so it has struggled to win outright away from home.
Against the spread
BET HAWAII -3.5 (-105).
The Golden Grizzlies are 0-2 ATS in games with a spread under 5 points with a 17-point loss to the Cleveland State Vikings and a 16-point loss to Youngstown State Penguins. Oakland is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games.
Hawaii is 2-0 ATS with a spread of 5 points or fewer, and it is 4-2 ATS as a single-digit favorite. The Rainbow Warriors have their top 5 scoring weapons shooting over 43% from the field, suggesting they have the offensive potency and depth to score enough to pull ahead.
Back HAWAII -3.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 133.5 (-105).
The Rainbow Warriors are 6-3 O/U on the season and have scored at least 71 points in 2 of their last 3 games. They are 4-3 O/U at home. Hawaii has also allowed at least 69 points in 3 of its last 5 contests.
Oakland has gone Over in 4 straight games, scoring at least 72 points in 3 straight while allowing at least 71 in all 4.
Back OVER 133.5 (-105).
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