| MATCHUP | UC Davis Aggies | Hawai'i Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-2 | 6-2 |
| Where | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI | |
| When | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | |
| Time | 11:59 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors enter Thursday night’s matchup with a 6–2 win-loss record, including a strong 6–1 record at home. The Rainbow Warriors have compiled wins over East Texas A&M, Mississippi Valley State, Manhattan, Utah Tech, Hawaii Pacific, and North Dakota, while dropping games to Oregon and the Arizona State Sun Devils. In the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors dominant 92-55 win over North Dakota, Hawaii guard Dre Bullock tallied 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors average 81.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting from the field and 30.1 percent shooting from three-point range per game. The Rainbow Warriors are allowing opponents 63.7 points per game which ranks 16th in the country.
Senior center Isaac Johnson has been a dominant presence in the paint, averaging 15.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game on 57.1% shooting from the field. Senior forward Harry Rouhliadeff is averaging 10.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks per game. Senior Dre Bullock leads the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors backcourt averaging 12.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals a game. Sophomore guard Aaron Hunkin‑Claytor leads the Rainbow Warriors in the assists department, averaging 4.1 assists per contest.
UC Davis Aggies Preview
The UC Davis Aggies enters Thursday’s contest with a 5–2 record, including a perfect 4–0 record at home. The Aggies have compiled wins over Menlo, North Dakota State, Sacramento State, Nevada, and Louisiana, while losing games to Portland and Colorado. In the UC Davis Aggies 77-56 win over Louisiana nine days ago, UC Davis guard Nils Cooper amassed 18 points on 6 of 8 shooting from the field.The UC Davis Aggies average 75.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting from the field per game. The Aggies are allowing opponents 71.7 points on 42.1 percent shooting from the field per contest.
Junior guard Nils Cooper leads the team averaging 17.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Cooper is shooting a rather impressive 70.4% from the field. Junior guard Connor Sevilla averages 14.1 points, 2 rebounds and 0.7 steals per game. Senior forward Niko Rocak provides 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2 assists a game. Junior guard Brayden Fagbemi leads the team in assists averaging 4.8 per game.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Will Win
• Home dominance. The Rainbow Warriors are 6–1 at the Stan Sheriff Center this season.• Interior strength. Isaac Johnson and Harry Rouhliadeff combine for over 30 points and 13 rebounds per game.
• Balanced defense. Through eight games played this season, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are allowing opponent 63.7 points per game which ranks 16th in the country.
Why the UC Davis Aggies Will Win
• Junior guard Nils Cooper is averaging 17.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.2 steals per game.• Guard depth. Sevilla and Wilson provide secondary scoring options, giving the Aggies multiple perimeter threats.
• Frontcourt balance. Rocak and Fagbemi add rebounding and playmaking, helping UC Davis control tempo and limit second‑chance opportunities.
Hawaii vs. UC Davis Prediction
This matchup pits the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors balanced roster and home court dominance against a quality UC Davis Aggies team. The Rainbow Warriors have shown they can overwhelm opponents with Johnson’s interior scoring and Rouhliadeff’s versatility, while Bullock adds perimeter balance. UC Davis leans heavily on Cooper’s efficient scoring, but their defense has been inconsistent against stronger competition.Expect Hawaii to control tempo at home, feeding Johnson inside and forcing UC Davis into contested perimeter shots. The Aggies will rely on Cooper and Sevilla to keep them competitive, but Hawaii’s rebounding and defensive consistency should tilt the matchup. I am backing the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors to cover the 9.5 points in this game.