Portland Pilots defeat Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 73-66: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · NCAAB · Portland Pilots 73, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 66
The Portland Pilots beat the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 73-66 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Stan Sheriff Center. The Portland Pilots covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 157.5, with 139 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Portland Pilots vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors final score and game recap
The Portland Pilots led 40-36 at halftime. They outscored the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 33-30 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- James O'Donnell (Portland Pilots): 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Jaxon Olvera (Portland Pilots): 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Tanner Cuff (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Zack Davidson (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 18 points.
Who covered the spread in Portland Pilots vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?
The Portland Pilots covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.
The spread opened at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -6.5 and closed at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -7.5. AiQ's pick was the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -8.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Portland Pilots vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors go over or under the total?
The game went under: 139 points combined against a closing total of 157.5, under by 18.5. 76 of the 139 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 155.5 and closed at 157.5. AiQ's pick was the over 156.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Portland Pilots vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors to win at -360, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -8.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 156.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Portland Pilots vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors team total 82.5: the under, paying -110, with 66 scored.
- Portland Pilots team total 75.5: the under, paying -120, with 73 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Portland Pilots won the first half, paying +180.
- First-half total 74.5: the over, paying -110, with 76 points scored.
- First-half spread: Portland Pilots +4.5 covered, paying -120.
Portland Pilots vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Portland Pilots at +255 and the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at -325. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors a 73% favorite. The Portland Pilots won as the underdog at +255: $255 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, the best price before the game was -350 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors between the open and the close, and the Portland Pilots covered. The total moved up from 155.5 to 157.5, and the game went under.
Portland Pilots and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Portland Pilots 3-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the Portland Pilots.
This result left the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 3-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
What's next for Portland Pilots and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?
Next for the Portland Pilots: the East Texas A&M Lions at home on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: the Washington State Cougars at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.