Hawai’i vs CSU Northridge Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are visiting the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Saturday, March 8th at the Premier America Credit Union Arena, in this Big West matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Cal State Northridge Matadors Prediction. We will examine:

The Cal State Northridge Matadors recent form and player performance

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Northridge Matadors

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

Recent betting trends in games played between Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Cal State Northridge Matadors

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Cal State Northridge Matadors game

Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview

The Cal State Northridge Matadors have a 21-9 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the Big West, having already been qualified for the upcoming conference tournament. The Matadors are coming off a 79-94 loss in UC Riverside. The Matadors are 15-13 against the spread, and 15-13 in over/under, while having a 9-3 home record.

Offensively, Cal State Northridge is averaging 80.9 points per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.3 points per game (191st). The Matadors shoot with 46.7% from the field (76th), and with 34.4% from beyond the arc (163rd). The Matadors shoot with 72.8% from the free-throw line (155th), and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game, which is the 10th-best nationally.

Marcus Adams leads Cal State Northridge in scoring this season, with an average of 16.4 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Scotty Washington adds 14.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. 

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a 15-15 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Big West, having already been qualified for the upcoming conference tournament. They are coming off a 64-76 loss in Cal State Bakersfield. The Rainbow Warriors are 11-16-1 against the spread, and 13-14-1 in over/under, while having a 2-8 road record.

Offensively, Hawaii is averaging 70 points per game, which ranks 283rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.9 points per game (149th). The Rainbow Warriors shoot with 45.1% from the field (168th), and with 31.9% from beyond the arc (295th). The Rainbow Warriors shoot with 73.7% from the free-throw line (122nd), and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game (170th).

Gytis Nemeiksa leads Hawaii in scoring with an average of 12.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen adds 10.9 points and a team-high 7 rebounds per game.

Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win

• Cal State Northridge has won each of its last 12 day games.
• Hawaii has lost each of its last six road games.
• Cal State Northridge has won the first half in five of its last six day games against the Big West Conference at Premier America Credit Union Arena.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won five of its last six day games.
• Cal State Northridge has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Big West Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Seventeen of Hawaii’s last 18 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of the last eight games between Hawaii and Cal State Northridge have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cal State Northridge ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.3).
• Cal State Northridge ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.1%).
• Hawaii ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.5).
• Hawaii ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.9).

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Cal State Northridge Matadors Prediction

Hawaii is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against Cal State Northridge, but Cal State Northridge is 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Cal State Northridge won 83-60 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Cal State Northridge Matadors Prediction, Cal State Northridge is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Cal State Northridge is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and are very strong at home, while Hawaii is terrible on the road. Both teams have something to play for in this final game of the regular season, as they are looking for the best placement possible in the upcoming conference tournament. The Matadors are 8-2 in their last 10 games but 5-5 against the spread, while the Rainbow Warriors are 2-6 in their last 8 games and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take the Cal State Northridge Matadors and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Cal State Northridge Matadors -9.5