Hawaii vs. Long Beach State betting: College basketball preview for March 8

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The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (22-7, 14-5 Big West) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Long Beach State Beach (9-22, 5-14 Big West) on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center as big, 13.5-point favorites. The game airs at TBA ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 149.5.

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Hawaii vs. Long Beach State betting lines

  • Hawaii moneyline odds to win: -1370
  • Long Beach State moneyline odds to win: +788
  • Spread: Hawaii (-13.5)
  • Total: 149.5

Hawaii statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home, Hawaii has a worse record against the spread (6-10-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-6-0).
  • The Rainbow Warriors have gone over the total less often at home, hitting the over in five of 16 home matchups (31.2%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of 11 games (54.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Hawaii has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.867) compared to away games (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Rainbow Warriors have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 79.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.5 points fewer than the 80.1 they’ve scored this season.
  • Hawaii has been suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 78.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 69.7 it has conceded this year.
  • The Rainbow Warriors’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.6 makes and 32.4%.

Hawaii betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-16-0 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-14-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-16-0 (Home: 5-11-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-4 (Home: 13-2; Away: 6-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.5 (106th in nation) 41.1 (34th) 35.4 (34th) 29.9 (109th) 13.7 (191st) 13.0 (334th)

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Long Beach State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Long Beach State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .571 (8-6-0). Away, it is .400 (6-9-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Beach games have gone over more often at home (10 of 14, 71.4%) than on the road (nine of 15, 60%).
  • The Beach’s winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .111 (1-8), and on the road it is .077 (1-12).

Recent trends

  • The Beach have played worse offensively in their last 10 games, compiling 73.7 points per contest, 0.9 fewer points their than season average of 74.6.
  • Long Beach State is allowing 80.6 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 77.9 points allowed.
  • The Beach are sinking 6.4 treys per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.7). Additionally, they have a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.5%) compared to their season average from three-point land (32.7%).

Long Beach State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 12-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 19-10-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-20 (Home: 1-8; Away: 1-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (163rd in nation) 47.2 (324th) 29.3 (310th) 30.9 (181st) 13.4 (213th) 12.2 (297th)
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