The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have won eight consecutive games at the Rainbow Classic and will look to capture their third straight tournament title on Monday night when they host the Portland Pilots in Honolulu.
Hawaii (3-0) is off to an undefeated start under head coach Eran Ganot, despite undergoing a major roster overhaul following last season’s NCAA Tournament appearance. The Rainbow Warriors brought back just two players from last year’s team and have been relying heavily on their newcomers.
Ganot’s squad opened the season with a narrow 74-73 victory over Seattle before beginning the Rainbow Classic with a 116-44 blowout of Bethesda on Friday. Hawaii faced a much tougher test on Sunday against UT Arlington but pulled away in the second half for a 71-62 victory. Zack Davidson led the way with 21 points, while Bol Dengdit added 15. The Rainbow Warriors were tied 27-27 at halftime before outscoring the Mavericks 44-35 over the final 20 minutes.
Portland (2-1) has also made significant changes to its roster, returning just six players from last year’s team. Head coach Shantay Legans has added nine newcomers as the Pilots look to build on a 15-win campaign that included an upset of No. 6 Gonzaga.
The Pilots have put up some eye-catching offensive numbers to begin the new college basketball season. Portland scored a school-record 133 points in its season-opening victory over Willamette before putting up another 130 spot in Sunday’s 74-point rout of Bethesda.
However, Portland’s only game against Division I competition ended in an 89-85 loss to UT Arlington on Friday. The Pilots shot 53% from the field and connected on 11 of 23 three-point attempts but committed 21 turnovers and missed 11 free throws. RJ Nance Jr. led Portland with 25 points in that defeat, while Hunter Adam and Riley Parker scored 18 apiece.
Monday’s matchup will be the final game of the 60th annual Rainbow Classic. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:59 p.m. ET at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Portland vs. Hawaii Odds Today
Hawaii enters Monday night’s late matchup as an 8.5-point favorite over Portland at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Winner: Hawaii -375 | Portland +275
- Point Spread: Hawaii -8.5 (-110) | Portland +8.5 (-110)
- Total: Over 156.5 (-115) | Under 156.5 (-105)
Referenced odds subject to change.
Portland vs. Hawaii Prediction
Under 156.5 (-105): This total looks a little inflated after some high-scoring games to open the season, particularly on Portland’s end. The Pilots have already put up 130+ points twice, but those performances came against Willamette and Bethesda – both of which are not DI schools.
Portland’s only real test thus far came against UT Arlington, which entered Friday’s matchup as a 2.5-point underdog and won the game outright. The Pilots scored 85 points in that loss, but their offensive efficiency was helped by an excellent shooting performance from beyond the arc.
Additionally, Hawaii struggled offensively for long stretches against UT Arlington on Sunday – shooting just 28.6% from the field in the first half and 4-21 from three-point range for the game.
With both teams playing their third game in four days, I’m not expecting another offensive explosion. Portland’s early scoring averages are heavily influenced by two overmatched opponents, while Hawaii’s results against DI competition suggest a more reasonable scoring expectation tonight.
I’ll take the Under at 156.5.
- Best Bet: Under 156.5 (-105)
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
- Winner: Hawaii has received 95.1% of all ML bets and 97.9% of the handle.
- Spread: Hawaii has pulled in 57.1% of spread tickets and 48.3% of the money at -8.5.
- Total: The Under has drawn 58.4% of all bets and 87.7% of the handle at 156.5.
Portland vs. Hawaii Game Info
- 🏟️ Location: Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center – Honolulu, Hawaii
- 📅 Date: Monday, November 9
- ⏰ Start Time: 11:59 p.m. ET (7 p.m. HT)
- 📺 Where to Watch: K5, Mountain West Network (MW+)
More Ways to Bet
Looking for more ways to stay in the action? Florida players can find Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing, available exclusively on Hard Rock Bet, a lineup of fast, engaging real money games you can jump into anytime while you follow your bets.
Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-833-PLAYWISE. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. In AZ, OH, & VA, call 1-800-MY-RESET.
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1‑800‑GAMBLER (CO, IL, MI, NJ, TN)
