California Golden Bears
American Football Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Wed 24 Dec 21:00
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
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  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Cal vs Hawaii

Cal go up against Hawaii in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, December 24.

Hawaii Stand Out as a Value Pick

We are having a wager on Hawaii to beat Cal. You can back our prediction at -112 on the Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

In their last outing, the California Golden Bears (7-5, 7th in ACC) claimed a 38–35 home win over the SMU Mustangs at California Memorial Stadium.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (8-4, 5th in Mountain West) come into this matchup after a 27–7 home win over the Wyoming Cowboys at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, their fifth victory in the last seven games.

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Cal vs Hawaii Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Cal vs Hawaii betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

For this college football matchup, our pick is Hawaii to win against inferior opposition and we think that the -112 represents an attractive bet on the Moneyline.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Cal vs Hawaii stats:

  • Hawaii have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Hawaii have won 8 of their last 12 games this season.
  • California have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Hawaii Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this figure between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then Hawaii are an option on the spread. The sportsbooks have a series of betting lines that you can back them to cover.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karsyn Pupunu Anytime TD +155 BetMGM logo

Karsyn Pupunu (Hawaii) can be backed at +155 to reach the goal line. We’re happy to take the odds that he’ll score at least one touchdown in the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market.

Latest Karsyn Pupunu Player Prop Odds

Trond Grizzell Over 49.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Trond Grizzell (Cal) to surpass 49.5 receiving yards stand at -114. We can back him in the Player Receiving Yards market and hope the Over hits.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Hawaii
Totals Over 52.5
Anytime Touchdown Karsyn Pupunu

Back a same game parlay featuring Hawaii on the moneyline combined with Over 52.5 points. Add in a Karsyn Pupunu (Hawaii) touchdown to be scored.

A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cal Cal logo 27 - 30 Hawaii logo Hawaii

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Bows landing a 30-27 win. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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Cal vs Hawaii Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Struggling to Separate Teams

The sportsbooks are expecting a tight game. They can’t split Hawaii and California according to the latest Moneyline betting odds. Both teams can be backed at -108 and it’s a case of working out the most likely winner.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 51.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 51.5 at -115.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college football clashes. The top betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Kendrick Raphael Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

The First TD Scorer favorite is Kendrick Raphael at +330. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to record the last touchdown.

Touchdown

Kendrick Raphael (Cal)
First TD
+330
Anytime TD
-250
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Pofele Ashlock (Hawaii)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-141
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Jacob De Jesus (Cal)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-125
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Cam Barfield (Hawaii)
First TD
+1100
Anytime TD
+155
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Receiving Yards

Pofele Ashlock (Hawaii)
Over 68.5
-114
Under 68.5
-114
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Brandon White (Hawaii)
Over 39.5
-114
Under 39.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Kendrick Raphael (Cal)
Over 80.5
-114
Under 80.5
-114
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Cam Barfield (Hawaii)
Over 36.5
-114
Under 36.5
-114
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Micah Alejado (Hawaii)
Over 9.5
-114
Under 9.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Cal)
Over 275.5
-114
Under 275.5
-114
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Micah Alejado (Hawaii)
Over 260.5
-114
Under 260.5
-114
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Micro Betting

Among the various options for wagering on college football, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a touchdown will be scored within the next few minutes.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cal logo Cal Stats
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors logo Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Mountain West W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNLV 10 3 467 375 92 5-1 5-2 1L
New Mexico 9 3 335 270 65 6-0 3-3 6W
San Diego State 9 3 296 151 145 6-0 3-3 1L
Boise State 9 4 408 299 109 6-1 3-3 3W
Fresno State 8 4 317 241 76 4-2 4-2 1W
Hawaii 8 4 342 282 60 6-1 2-3 1W
Utah State 6 6 381 339 42 5-1 1-5 1L
Air Force 4 8 358 364 -6 2-4 2-4 1W
Wyoming 4 8 192 246 -54 3-3 1-5 4L
Nevada 3 9 211 330 -119 2-4 1-5 1L
San Jose State 3 9 257 390 -133 3-3 0-6 4L
Colorado State 2 10 222 370 -148 2-5 0-5 6L
Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami 10 2 409 166 243 7-1 3-1 4W
Virginia 10 3 418 267 151 6-2 4-1 1L
Georgia Tech 9 3 397 300 97 5-2 4-1 2L
Pittsburgh 8 4 421 299 122 4-3 4-1 1L
SMU 8 4 395 248 147 5-1 3-3 1L
Louisville 8 4 362 253 109 5-3 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 8 4 322 258 64 5-2 3-2 1L
Duke 8 5 442 373 69 3-3 5-2 3W
NC State 7 5 362 346 16 6-1 1-4 2W
California 7 5 298 318 -20 4-2 3-3 1W
Clemson 7 5 344 245 99 3-4 4-1 4W
Florida State 5 7 396 264 132 5-2 0-5 2L
Stanford 4 8 226 350 -124 4-2 0-6 1L
North Carolina 4 8 231 294 -63 2-4 2-4 3L
Virginia Tech 3 9 257 362 -105 2-5 1-4 4L
Syracuse 3 9 242 419 -177 2-4 1-5 8L
Boston College 2 10 305 393 -88 1-6 1-4 1W