Long Beach State vs Hawaii Picks and Prediction – 2/14/2025

The Long Beach State 49ers are heading to Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday, where they will take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The 49ers currently sit tenth in the Big West, coming into Thursday’s game with a 7-18 record. Long Beach State is in the midst of an eight game losing skid, most recently suffering an 81-80 loss against CS Northbridge on Saturday. The 49ers re averaging just 67.6 points per game on 44.1% shooting from the field and 35.8% from three. The 49ers have also struggled defensively, posting a 112.6 defensive rating.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors come into this game with a 13-11 record which places them seventh in the Big West. The Rainbow Warriors have dropped consecutive games, most recently suffering a 76-72 loss against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. Tanner Christensen led Hawaii with 23 points in this game, while Ryan Rapp added 18 points off the bench. The Rainbow Warriors are averaging and even 72.0 points per game on 46.1% shooting from the field and 33.2% from three. Hawaii has been inconsistent on the defensive end, sitting with a 106.6 defensive rating.

Hawaii hopes to avoid their third straight loss on home court in this game, while Long Beach State is desperate to bring their eight game skid to an end. Expect the Rainbow Warriors to cover the -10 spread in this game, as they cruise to the win. Final score prediction, Hawaii wins 78-62.