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San Jose State vs. Hawaii prediction, best bets: Spartans roll in Saturday late-night window

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Leboff, M. (2026, October 3). San Jose State vs. Hawaii prediction, best bets: Spartans roll in Saturday late-night window. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/betting/san-jose-state-vs-hawaii-prediction-odds-picks-best-bets/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-03 · by Michael Leboff

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The article predicts an upcoming college football game between San Jose State and Hawaii, scheduled for a late-night kickoff on Saturday at midnight ET in Honolulu. It notes that Hawaii's team performance has declined significantly this season, ranking poorly in both offensive and defensive statistics compared to previous years, while San Jose State presents a threat with their running back Jabari Bates. The author recommends betting on San Jose State as underdogs (+133 odds), citing the homecoming angle for former players now coaching or playing at San Jose State and Hawaii’s struggling defense and offense.
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In a midnight ET kickoff in Honolulu, San Jose State defeated Hawaii 20-16, extending their winning streak against the Rainbow Warriors to six games. The game was played at Hawaii's home field, but coach Ken Niumatalolo of San Jose State had previously played for Hawaii in the late 80s. His quarterback, Luke Weaver, threw two touchdowns and completed 19-of-28 passes for 246 yards. Despite Micah Alejado throwing for 338 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, Hawaii struggled to score consistently against San Jose State's defense. The win improves San Jose State’s record to 3-2 in the Mountain West Conference while Hawaii falls to 1-4.

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Topics

Hawaii Honolulu Rainbow Warriors San Jose State The Rainbow Warriors

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Hawaii GPE · 7× San Jose State GPE · 4× The Rainbow Warriors ORG · 3× Alejado PERSON · 2× Honolulu GPE · 1× Ken Niumatalolo PERSON · 1× Luke Weaver PERSON · 1× Rainbow Warriors ORG · 1× SJSU ORG · 1× Timmy Chang’s PERSON · 1×

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Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps San Jose State’s statistical profile is right on par with Hawaii, but the Spartans do pose a real threat running the ball with Jabari Bates.
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🔮 The Rainbow Warriors came into the season projected to be one of the contenders to win the new-look Mountain West, but a slow start has Hawaii’s season on the ropes already.

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The high expectations for Hawaii football have been put on ice. asserted
expectations → put → ice
The Rainbow Warriors came into the season projected to be one of the contenders to win the new-look Mountain West, but a slow start has Hawaii’s season on the ropes already. asserted
start → come → ropes
There is still time for Timmy Chang’s bunch to turn things around, but a loss to San Jose State on Saturday will all but end Hawaii’s hopes for a positive campaign. asserted
loss → be → campaign
It’s a midnight ET kickoff on the Island, so expect an outsized betting handle for this one. asserted
It → ’ → one
San Jose State vs. Hawaii odds, prediction Weird stuff always tends to happen in these midnight kickoffs in Honolulu, and this one certainly has the potential to get funky. asserted
one → tend → potential
SJSU coach Ken Niumatalolo played QB for the Rainbow Warriors in the late 80s, and his quarterback, Luke Weaver, was part of the program last season but beat out by Micah Alejado for the starting gig. asserted
quarterback → play → gig
Alejado deserved to beat Weaver and repaid Chang’s faith in him with a boisterous performance in 2025, but the 5-foot-10 sophomore has really struggled to get going this season. asserted
sophomore → deserve → 2025
Perhaps Alejado’s nagging injuries are the root cause, but the Hawaii offense has been dreadful through four games, ranking 111th in SP+. asserted
offense → rank → SP+
That’s a steep decline for a team that finished 66th in the same category last year. asserted
that → ’ → category
A dip in form from the offense can be offset by a positive step from the defense, but the Rainbow Warriors have fallen to 109th in defensive SP+. asserted
Warriors → offset → SP+
They can’t outscore their problems without the ball, nor can the defense cover their warts offensively. asserted
defense → outscore → warts
It’s a bad mix. asserted
It → ’ → ?
Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps San Jose State’s statistical profile is right on par with Hawaii, but the Spartans do pose a real threat running the ball with Jabari Bates. asserted
Spartans → get → Bates
The Compton, Calif., native hasn’t reached paydirt yet, but he’s clipping at 5.3 yards per carry and has racked up nearly 400 yards in his last three games. asserted
he → reach → games
San Jose State is traveling across an ocean, but they’re coming off the bye, so they should be up for the challenge of taking on Hawaii at the Ching Complex on Saturday. asserted
they → travel → Saturday
The Play: San Jose State moneyline (+133, BetRivers) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted
Leboff → trust → industry
He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted
punters → use → sports
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