Hawaii vs Albany Odds, Spread & Picks – How to Bet Late Night College Football

By Brady Trettenero in College Football
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- Hawaii vs Albany takes place in late-night college football on Saturday
- The Rainbow Warriors are listed as 7.5-point home favorites over the Great Danes
- Read below for Hawaii vs Albany odds, spread & betting prediction for late-night college football
The Albany Great Danes will face off against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in an intriguing college football matchup on Saturday (September 9th). The game is set to start at 4:00 AM UTC and will be broadcast on SPECTSN.
The current betting odds have Hawaii as a 7.5-point favorite, with the total set at 57.5. This is the first-ever clash between the two programs.
Let’s analyze the Hawaii vs Albany odds and offer our prediction for this CFB late-night game.
Hawaii vs Albany Odds
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Albany Great Danes | +7.5 (-110) | +285 | Over 57.5 (-110) |
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | -7.5 (-110) | -365 | Under 57.5 (-110) |
In the Hawaii vs Albany odds, the Rainbow Warriors are -365 moneyline favorites, giving them a 78.5% implied win probability. The Great Danes come back as +285 underdogs, giving them 26% implied win probability.

Odds as of September 9, 2023, at FanDuel Sportsbook. Claim the FanDuel promo code to bet on Hawaii vs Albany.
Hawaii Betting Analysis
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are currently 0-2 this season. Quarterback Brayden Schager has passed for 706 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Landon Sims leads the team in rushing with 38 yards, while Pofele Ashlock is the top receiver with 241 yards.
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Defensively, the Rainbow Warriors have standout players like Isaiah Tufaga (LB), Logan Taylor (LB), and Peter Manuma (DB). The team has struggled in their recent games, however, losing both matchups against Stanford (Week 0) and Vanderbilt (Week 1).
Hawaii’s recent games have also shown mixed results in terms of ATS and O/U. In their game against Stanford, Hawaii lost 37-24, failing to cover the 2.5-point spread and going over the total of 54.5. In their matchup against Vanderbilt, Hawaii lost 35-28, covering the 17-point spread, and the game went over the total of 55.
Albany Betting Analysis
The Albany Great Danes have a 1-1 record so far this season. Quarterback Reese Poffenbarger has thrown for 447 yards, 5 touchdowns, and no interceptions. The team’s leading rusher is Nate Larkins, who has accumulated 108 rushing yards. Brevin Easton is the top receiver for Albany, with 74 receiving yards.
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On the defensive side, the Great Danes have key players like Dylan Kelly (LB), Ori Jean-Charles (LB), and Larry Walker Jr. (DB). Albany’s recent games have seen varying results, with the team securing a Week 1 win over Fordham but losing in Week 2 to Marshall.
When it comes to betting stats, Albany’s recent games have shown fairly consistent results in terms of ATS and O/U. In their game against Fordham, Albany won 34-13, covering the -4.5 spread and going under the total of 60 points. In their matchup against Marshall, Albany lost 21-17, but covered the 22.5-point spread, and the game went under the total of 47 points.
Hawaii vs Albany Prediction
For Albany to win this matchup, they need to capitalize on their passing game and exploit Hawaii’s struggling defense. Improving their rushing attack would also help balance their offensive approach. The Danes have a top-40 passing offense in FCS, but are only averaging 126 YPG on the ground.
Hawaii can secure a victory by continuing to rely on their strong passing game and improving their rushing attack. Additionally, their defense needs to step up and contain Albany’s passing offense. The Rainbow Warriors are currently allowing a decent 253 YPG through the air.
For our Hawaii vs Albany prediction, we’re taking the Rainbow Warriors to cover the spread. The Rainbow Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their past six games at home, and they possess a talented enough secondary to contain Albany’s biggest strength.
- Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (-7.5)
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