Pacific vs Hawaii Picks and Prediction – 11/12/2024

On Monday, the Pacific Tigers (2-0) face off against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (1-0) at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Hawaii comes into this matchup having won their first game of the season. In a commanding performance, the Rainbow Warriors triumphed over Life Pacific with a final score of 96-61, showcasing a strong team effort. Leading the charge for Hawaii was Akira Jacobs, who contributed an impressive 20 points during the game. Last season, Noel Coleman emerged as the top scorer for the Rainbow Warriors, averaging 13.6 points per game, while Justin McKoy closely followed as the second-leading scorer with an average of 12.4 points per contest. On the boards, the team was anchored by Bernardo da Silva, who averaged 7 rebounds per game, solidifying his role as the squad's rebound leader. Additionally, JoVon McClanahan made significant contributions in facilitating plays, averaging 3.3 assists per game, which earned him the lead in assists for the team. As the Rainbow Warriors aim to maintain their undefeated record, they face off against the Pacific Tigers, who are in pursuit of their third victory of the current season. Overall, in the previous season, Hawaii demonstrated a solid offensive capability, averaging 71.8 points per game.

Pacific enters this game having won their first two games of the season. In their recent victory over San Jose State, the Pacific Tigers secured an 80-67 win, with Elias Ralph contributing a solid 14 points to the team's efforts. During the previous season, Donovan Williams emerged as the Tigers’ top scorer, averaging 9.7 points per game, showcasing his ability to consistently put points on the board. Following closely was Judson Martindale, who served as the team's second-leading scorer with an average of 9.1 points per game. On the defensive end, Cam Denson stood out as the team’s rebounding leader, pulling down an average of 4.6 rebounds per game last season, illustrating his crucial role in securing possession for the Tigers. Meanwhile, Moe Odum led the team in assists, averaging 4.6 per game, highlighting his playmaking skills and ability to facilitate scoring opportunities for his teammates. As the Tigers prepare to travel to Honolulu for an upcoming matchup against the Rainbow Warriors, they are aiming to maintain their perfect record. Last season, the team's overall scoring average was 64.1 points per game, indicating their ongoing efforts to enhance their offensive strategies.

Last season, the Pacific Tigers struggled significantly, managing to secure only six victories out of their thirty-two games overall. Their performance on the road was particularly dismal, as they lost thirteen out of their fourteen away games. In stark contrast, Hawaii demonstrated a much stronger capability on their home turf, winning thirteen out of their nineteen home games. Final Score Prediction, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors win 75-66.