The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-3) square off against a fellow MWC opponent when they host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (3-5) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Valley Children’s Stadium.

The Bulldogs are double-digit favorites (currently -12.5) in their game against the Rainbow Warriors, with the over/under at 48.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Bulldogs are -510 and the Rainbow Warriors are +374.)

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Bulldogs and the Rainbow Warriors, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Fresno State vs. Hawaii betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-12.5)
• Moneyline: Bulldogs (-510), Rainbow Warriors (+374)
• Total: 48.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Fresno State vs. Hawaii betting info and stats

Fresno State has won five games against the spread so far this season (5-2-0). Fresno State has always covered the spread when playing as favorites by at least 12.5 points (a 2-0 ATS record). Fresno State has been named the moneyline favorite four times this season, and has put together a 4-0 record in those games. Hawaii, in seven games with a set spread this season, is 3-4-0 against the spread. When Hawaii is an underdog of 12.5 or more points, it has gone 2-1 ATS. This will be the sixth time this year Hawaii is the moneyline underdog, and have lost each such contest.

Fresno State vs. Hawaii recent stats and trends

Fresno State Bulldogs

• Fresno State has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Fresno State and its opponents did not hit the over in any of those games.
• The past three Fresno State games averaged 6.8 more points (55.3) than this matchup’s point total.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

• Hawaii is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its past three contests.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• The last three Hawaii games averaged 53.2 total points, 4.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Fresno State vs. Hawaii key players

Fresno State Bulldogs

• Mikey Keene has compiled 2,041 yards (255.1 ypg) on 178-of-264 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Elijah Gilliam, has carried the ball 103 times for 417 yards (52.1 per game), scoring six times. He’s also caught 20 passes for 158 yards.
• This season, Malik Sherrod has carried the ball 60 times for 196 yards (39.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Mac Dalena’s leads his squad with 692 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 35 catches (out of 54 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
• Jalen Moss has caught 33 passes for 450 yards (56.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Raylen Sharpe has been the target of 52 passes and compiled 37 receptions for 382 yards, an average of 47.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Phoenix Jackson has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 18 tackles.
• Malachi Langley, Fresno State’s top tackler, has 42 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Cameron Lockridge leads the team with five interceptions, while also recording 31 tackles, two TFL, and five passes defended.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

• Brayden Schager has been a dual threat for Hawaii this season. He has 1,941 passing yards (242.6 per game) while completing 60.5% of his passes. He’s tossed 13 touchdown passes and eight interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 211 yards (26.4 ypg) on 94 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
• Landon Sims has rushed for 259 yards on 51 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground. He’s also added 10 catches, totaling 130 yards.
• Pofele Ashlock’s 491 receiving yards (70.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 46 receptions on 81 targets with four touchdowns.
• Nicholas Cenacle has 36 receptions (on 55 targets) for a total of 373 yards (46.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Dekel Crowdus has racked up 216 reciving yards (43.2 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Jackie Johnson III paces the team with five sacks, and also has four TFL and 10 tackles.
• Jamih Otis, Hawaii’s tackle leader, has 24 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Jalen Smith has a team-leading one interception to go along with 13 tackles and one pass defended.