California Golden Bears vs Hawaii Warriors Prediction, 12/24/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs Hawaii Warriors

Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Warriors (-1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Hawaii Warriors (8-4) will compete against the California Golden Bears (7-5) at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. California opens this contest as 1.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 52.5.

The California Golden Bears head into this game 7-5 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Bears played the SMU Mustangs and earned the victory with a final of 38-35. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Golden Bears conceded 227 yards on 31 attempts, which is 7.3 yds per rush surrendered. California surrendered 24 pass completions on 36 attempts for a total of 250 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 77 plays for 452 yards. The California Golden Bears ran the ball a total of 37 different times and amassed 122 yds, which is an average of 3.3 yds per carry.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the California Golden Bears have an average of 24.8 points per outing. Offensively they're averaging 76.5 yards in the run game which ranks them 136th in the country. The Golden Bears have earned 4,168 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, California has totaled 19 passing touchdowns and 18 touchdowns on the ground. California has accrued 232 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 94 infractions for 755 yds. They have turned the ball over 16 different times.

The Golden Bears rank 80th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 26.5 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.8 yards per running attempt and 161.9 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. In total, they have given up 1,943 rushing yards through 12 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Golden Bears have conceded 2,365 yds which puts them in 28th in D-1. They are giving up 197.1 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 60.8%. During the season, they are giving up 359.0 yards per contest ranking them 60th in Division 1. They have allowed 10 touchdowns via the pass and 24 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Warriors step onto the field holding a record of 8-4 this season. When they last played, the Warriors took home the win by a final score of 27-7 against the Wyoming Cowboys. Hawaii ran the ball for 3.9 yards per tote, totaling 128 yds on 33 carries. The Warriors finished the contest with 417 yds on 58 plays (7.2 yards per play). The Warriors secondary allowed a completion rate of 54.1%, relinquishing 202 yds on 20 out of 37 through the air. Hawaii surrendered 28 running attempts for 54 yds (1.9 yds per rush).

The Hawaii Warriors maintain an average of 393.7 yards/game, which has them ranked 62nd in the country. The Hawaii offense has accrued 799 yds of penalties on 92 infractions, which is 17th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 104.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,248 yards for the year. They have thrown 12 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 242 first downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Warriors sit 62nd in Division 1 averaging 28.5 PPG. For the year thus far, the Warriors have thrown for 3,476 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 289.7 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 10th in the country.

The Warriors are allowing 23.5 PPG, ranking them 58th in the nation. Hawaii has allowed the opposition a total of 1,596 yards rushing (133.0 yards per game) as well as 16 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have given up 14 touchdowns via the pass and 218.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 62nd in college football. The Warriors defense has been on the field for 746 plays, ranking them 15th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 6 fumbles and 8 picks over the course of the season. This season, they have given up 282 points.

Who will win tonight's Golden Bears/Warriors college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Warriors -1.0

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