The Hawai’i Bowl will feature the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors entering a showdown against the California Golden Bears on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

The Golden Bears are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), versus the Rainbow Warriors (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this game between the Rainbow Warriors and the Golden Bears, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Hawaii vs. Cal betting lines

• Spread favorite: Rainbow Warriors (-1.5)
• Moneyline: Rainbow Warriors (-113), Golden Bears (-106)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Hawaii vs. Cal betting info and stats

Hawaii has won eight games against the spread this season (8-4-0). Hawaii has covered the spread three times when the favorite by at least 1.5 points (a 3-1 ATS record). Hawaii is 3-0 in the three games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. Cal has an against-the-spread record of 5-7-0 this season. Cal has gone 4-3 ATS when it is an underdog by 1.5 points or more. Cal has been the moneyline underdog seven times this year, going 4-3 in those games.

Hawaii vs. Cal recent stats and trends

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

• Hawaii is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its last three games.
• The final combined score of each of the last three Hawaii games did not go over the set point total.
• The last three Hawaii games averaged 52.5 total points, 1.0 more point than this matchup’s point total.

California Golden Bears

• Cal is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its past three contests.
• In two of those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• Cal’s past three games have ended with an average of 50.2 points scored. That’s 1.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Hawaii vs. Cal key players

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

• Micah Alejado has thrown for 2,832 yards (283.2 ypg) to lead Hawaii, completing 65.9% of his passes and recording 21 touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions this season.
• Landon Sims has carried the ball 113 times for a team-high 523 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 34 catches for 255 yards (23.2 per game) and two touchdowns in the pass game.
• Cam Barfield has carried the ball 75 times for 361 yards (30.1 per game) and four touchdowns while also racking up 244 yards through the air, scoring three times.
• Jackson Harris’ leads his squad with 963 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 49 receptions (out of 83 targets) and scored 12 touchdowns.
• Pofele Ashlock has hauled in 62 passes while averaging 58.7 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
• Brandon White’s 37 grabs are good enough for 382 yards and one touchdown.
• Jackie Johnson III has collected 6.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 5.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• Hawaii’s leading tackler, Peter Manuma, has 54 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Elijah Palmer has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 31 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

California Golden Bears

• Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has compiled 3,109 yards (259.1 ypg) while completing 63.5% of his passes and recording 17 touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season.
• Kendrick Raphael is his team’s leading rusher with 216 carries for 862 yards, or 71.8 per game. He’s found paydirt 12 times on the ground, as well. Raphael has also chipped in with 31 catches for 231 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• LJ Johnson Jr. has rushed for 108 yards on 33 carries with two touchdowns.
• Jacob De Jesus paces his squad with 884 receiving yards on 98 receptions with five touchdowns.
• Trond Grizzell has caught 47 passes and compiled 690 receiving yards (57.5 per game) with one touchdown.
• Mason Mini’s 51 targets have resulted in 35 grabs for 387 yards and four touchdowns.
• TJ Bush has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
• Cade Uluave, Cal’s tackle leader, has 66 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and three sacks this year.
• Hezekiah Masses leads the team with five interceptions, while also collecting 23 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and five passes defended.