Stanford vs. Hawaii: Predictions, Betting Odds, and Best Bets for Week 0, 2025
A detailed look at the upcoming college football matchup between Stanford and Hawaii including predictions and betting insights.
Stanford vs. Hawaii: Predictions, Betting Odds, and Best Bets for Week 0, 2025
Overview
The Stanford Cardinal are set to face the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in an exciting college football matchup. Coming off a difficult offseason where coach Troy Taylor was dismissed due to bullying allegations, the Cardinal have hired interim head coach Frank Reich, a seasoned NFL coach. Meanwhile, Hawaii looks to improve on their last season’s record of 5-7 under coach Timmy Chang, who was a star player for the team and returns for his fourth year at the helm.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. Hawaii enters the game as a 2.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 50.5 points.
Betting Insights
Below are the model’s three top betting recommendations for the Stanford vs. Hawaii game:
- Stanford +2.5
Over 50.5 points
Hawaii Under 25.5 team total
Game Analysis
Despite the change in coaching staff, Stanford’s general manager Andrew Luck secured a competent interim coach in Reich, who previously coached Luck in the NFL. Quarterback Ben Gulbranson has been named the starter, which should offer some stability as the team aims to recover from a string of three-win seasons.
On the other hand, Hawaii’s Micah Alejado showed promise in his last start, but the team’s offensive struggles have raised concerns. Speculation suggests that while the over may hit in 50% of simulations, Hawaii could struggle to score above the projected team total.
Conclusion
This matchup promises a mix of strategy and excitement as both teams look to start their seasons strong. For additional insights on betting and predictions for other college football games, visit SportsLine.
