Nevada Wolf Pack vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors: Battle for Bragging Rights to Commence Sunday Night

Game outlook

5. This Sunday night, the Nevada Wolf Pack and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors will square off in a college basketball battle at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu at 10:00 p.m. EDT. This match marks the first meeting between the former conference members since 2017, when Nevada won by a 13 point margin. With Nevada fitted as the betting favorite at -3, they come in with an 8-1 record and a 6-3-0 ATS, with the Rainbow Warriors following behind at 7-1 and 3-3-0 ATS. Who will earn bragging rights for the upcoming 2023-24 season? Tune in on Sunday night to find out.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wolf Pack -141 | Rainbow Warriors +116

Spread: Wolf Pack -2 (-110) | Rainbow Warriors +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nevada will win straight-up is 59%.

Nevada Wolf Pack

Nevada is perfect this season. They have put up at least 70 points in each win and hold opponents to an average of 64.6 points per games. Turnovers and rebounding provide an advantage, while limiting opponents to 33.1% from three helps as well. The Wolf Pack's 15/5/5 performance from Kenan Blackshear leads a fast-paced offense. As they head to their next game, Nevada looks to maintain their perfect record.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Analysis

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a power ranking of 53 and boast an impressive offense-defense combination. At #88 for offense they score an average of 79.50 points per game through a 49.34% field goal rate, a 38.71% three-pointer rate, and 69.57% free throw rate. For defense the Rainbow Warriors are ranked #74, holding their opponents to 66.38 points per game and a 42.7% field goal rate, a 32.26% three-pointer rate, and a 69.72% free throw rate. Hawaii is 7-1 (3-3 ATS) overall and went 1-2 (0-3 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Nevada.