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Hawaii Rainbows vs Sam Houston St. Bearkats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium — Huntsville, TX

Article updated Sep 12, 6:12 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Sam Houston State Bearkats are both looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Rainbow Warriors, led by quarterback Brayden Schager,

Game outlook

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Sam Houston State Bearkats are both looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Rainbow Warriors, led by quarterback Brayden Schager, are hoping to improve after a tough game against UCLA. The Bearkats, led by quarterback Hunter Watson, are also seeking redemption after a disappointing loss to UCF. Sam Houston State is the current favorite in betting, opening at -3 and moving to -4.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rainbows +160 | Bearkats -185

Spread: Rainbows +4.5 (-110) | Bearkats -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 50 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sam Houston St. will win straight-up is 65%.

Hawaii Rainbows

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors fell to the UCLA Bruins 16-13 in Week 2, with their offense struggling to gain traction, particularly in the running game. Despite this, wide receiver Profile Ashlock had a standout performance with nine receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. The defense held their own, limiting UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers and forcing turnovers. With improvements in generating pressure, the defense has the potential to strengthen further. Currently ranked 97 in power rankings, Hawaii is 94 in offense, 63 in defense, and has a 1-1 record for the season. No injuries have been reported for the team.

Sam Houston St. Bearkats Analysis

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The Sam Houston State Bearkats recently suffered a 45-14 loss to the UCF Knights, struggling on both offense and defense. The offense managed to tally 14 points on 286 total yards, with quarterback Hunter Watson throwing two interceptions. Wide receiver Simeon Evans was a standout with over 35 receiving yards. The defense gave up 45 points on 554 total yards, struggling to make stops on key downs. The team will need to improve their rushing defense and pass rush if they hope to bounce back. The Bearkats have a power ranking of 74, ranking #66 for offense and #59 for defense. They are currently 1-1 overall. There are no injuries reported for Sam Houston State. Their next opponent, Hawaii, has not played against the Bearkats in their last three matchups.

Sam Houston State Bearkats Poised for Victory Against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

The Sam Houston Bearkats have a clear advantage in their upcoming game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, as they initially were favored to win by 2.0 points. Hawaii's top receiver from last season, Steve McBride, is currently under an indefinite suspension, which poses a challenge for their offensive capabilities. Additionally, Hawaii had a week off in Week 2 of the season and struggled against FBS opponents in their last game, indicating potential difficulties for quarterback Brayden Schager in the upcoming match. Taking all these factors into consideration, it is likely that the Sam Houston State Bearkats will emerge victorious with a margin of at least a touchdown in this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Rainbows vs Bearkats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rainbows vs Bearkats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Hawaii Rainbows+125 → +160Moved
  • Moneyline · Sam Houston St. Bearkats-150 → -180Moved
  • Spread · Hawaii Rainbows+3 (-110) → +4 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Sam Houston St. Bearkats-3 (-110) → -4 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over52.5 (-110) → 48.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under52.5 (-110) → 48.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Hawaii Rainbows
0-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Sam Houston St. Bearkats
1-1 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-12T22:12:11.125Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors fell to the UCLA Bruins 16-13 in Week 2, with their offense struggling to gain traction, particularly in the running game. Despite this, wide receiver Profile Ashlock had a standout performance with nine receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. The defense held their own, limiting UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers and forcing turnovers. With improvements in generating pressure, the defense has the potential to strengthen further. Currently ranked 97 in power rankings, Hawaii is 94 in offense, 63 in defense, and has a 1-1 record for the season. No injuries have been reported for the team.

The Sam Houston State Bearkats recently suffered a 45-14 loss to the UCF Knights, struggling on both offense and defense. The offense managed to tally 14 points on 286 total yards, with quarterback Hunter Watson throwing two interceptions. Wide receiver Simeon Evans was a standout with over 35 receiving yards. The defense gave up 45 points on 554 total yards, struggling to make stops on key downs. The team will need to improve their rushing defense and pass rush if they hope to bounce back. The Bearkats have a power ranking of 74, ranking #66 for offense and #59 for defense. They are currently 1-1 overall. There are no injuries reported for Sam Houston State. Their next opponent, Hawaii, has not played against the Bearkats in their last three matchups.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Sam Houston St. Bearkats defeated Hawaii Rainbows 31-13

Sam Houston St. Bearkats defeated Hawaii Rainbows 31-13 on September 14, 2024, a 18-point decision in the series. Sam Houston St. Bearkats' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Hawaii Rainbows +4 (-110) spread, Sam Houston St. Bearkats covered, while the 44 combined points finished under the recorded total of 48.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • RcollinsSpread · Sam Houston St. Bearkats -3 (-110)Win
  • DawhizTotal · Over 52.5 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Spread · Hawaii Rainbows +3 (-110)Loss
  • Drew_WestcottSpread · Hawaii Rainbows +3 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksTotal · Under 50.5 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Hawaii Rainbows +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • GsimmsTotal · Under 48.5 (-110)Win
  • IroncladlocksSpread · Hawaii Rainbows +4 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Sam Houston St. Bearkats -4 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Sam Houston St. Bearkats -4 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 48 (-110)Loss