Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 22, 2026
Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii Information
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will be on the road Thursday night, playing the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at 11:59 PM in Honolulu, HI, at the Stan Sheriff Center. Cal State Bakersfield has eight wins and 12 losses coming into this matchup, riding a three-game skid after a 19-point home loss in their last outing here in Hawaii. They return home Thursday with thirteen wins and four losses. They have won three of the last five after a 15-point road loss in their last game. For other college basketball news, see our College Basketball Picks.
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Cal State Bakersfield Preview
The Cal State Bakersfield offense has averaged 72.6 points on 42% shoot from the floor this season, but the roadrunners are averaging 68.6 points per game during their current three-game losing streak. Defensively, the Roadrunners are allowing 77.6 points per game this year and have given up an average of 84 points per game over the last three losses. Dailin Smith leads the Cal State Bakersfield offense this season, averaging 14.9 points per game. CJ Hardy is second on the team after 13.7 points to go along with the team’s leading 2.7. Ronald Jessamy is the third player on the team in double digits, averaging 11.7 points per game this season. Big man Pierre Geneste Jr. is averaging 2.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 6.8 rebounds per game.
Hawaii Preview
Offensively, Hawaii has averaged 78.9 points on 47% from the floor this season, but scored only 62 points in its last outing. Defensively, the Rainbow Warriors are allowing 64.4 points per game this year, but have given up an average of 80 points per game during their last two losses. Isaac Johnson leads the Hawaii offense this season, averaging 12.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Dre Bullock is second on the team, averaging 11.9 points, and Harry Rouhliadeff averages 11.5 points per game. Gytis Nemeiksa is 4th on the team this season, averaging 10.3 points per game. Aaron Hunkin-Clayton is averaging every six points to go along with the team’s leading 3.9 assists.
Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii Prediction
Hawaii is the far better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes Thursday night. Look for Hawaii to dominate this game on both sides of the ball against a lackluster Cal State Bakersfield team. Take the rainbow warriors Thursday night to do the job and end their recent skid with an easy win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors win and cover 76-62.
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