Northern Iowa vs Hawaii Prediction College Football Picks 9/22/24

Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview

The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors lost to UCLA and Sam Houston, and they play San Diego State next. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors have won 5 of their last 8 home games. Brayden Schager is completing 53.4 percent of his passes for 682 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Pofele Ashlock and Dekel Crowdus have combined for 387 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Nick Cenacle has 10 receptions.

The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors ground game is averaging 78.3 yards per contest, and Landon Sims leads the way with 77 yards on 21 carries. Defensively, Hawai’i is allowing 20.3 points and 341.7 yards per game. Peter Manuma leads the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors with 18 tackles, Wynden Ho'ohuli has 1 sack and Jalen Smith has 1 interception.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won each of its last 16 September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Hawaii has covered the spread in three of its last four games at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Hawaii's last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Hawaii ranks 117th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (305.7).
• Hawaii ranks 110th among FBS teams for points per game this season (20.3).

Northern Iowa vs Hawaii Prediction

The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are going to get the nod from oddsmakers because they're the FBS team and at home. However, the Northern Iowa Panthers are a top-25 FCS team, so this isn't your typical FBS-FCS matchup where you can expect a beatdown. Also, Hawaii is 4-18-2 ATS in its last 24 games when a favorite of 7 or more points. Over the last decade, Hawaii just has not handled these spots well. I'll grab the points with Northern Iowa on the road.