Hawaii vs UCSB Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Hawaii vs UCSB

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors square off against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, January 17.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Hawaii clash with UC Santa Barbara. Our prediction is for Over 141.5 points to be scored at odds of -110.

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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors won their previous game 86-66. This was a road victory against Cal Poly Mustangs.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos won their last game 75-69. This was a road victory against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between UCSB and Hawaii saw the former win. It was a 76-72 scoreline. UCSB have beaten Hawaii in the past seven meetings. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	13-3	1279	1017	262	11-1	2-2	2W
UCSB	10-7	1342	1261	81	7-2	3-5	1W

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Hawaii vs UCSB Prediction & Picks

Our Hawaii vs UCSB betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this college game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -110 that there are Over 141.5 points.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Hawaii vs UCSB stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Hawaii games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Hawaii games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Hawaii games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UCSB games at home.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UCSB games at home.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UCSB games.

Over 141.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawaii 75 - 70 UC Santa Barbara

There are lots of different ways to back the Bows on the correct score betting and something like 75-70 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Hawaii vs UCSB Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

There are betting odds of +116 that UC Santa Barbara land victory, with Hawaii alternatively at -141. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 58% chance of success.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 143.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 143.5 selection is available to back at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Hawaii

-141

UC Santa Barbara

+116

Point Spread

Hawaii -2.5

-102

UC Santa Barbara +2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 143.5

-110

Over 143.5

-110

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Hawaii Stats

UCSB Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 139.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 62.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.20 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	13-3	1279	1017	262	11-1	2-2	2W
UC San Diego	14-5	1526	1357	169	8-3	6-2	1W
UC Irvine	12-7	1475	1277	198	7-4	5-3	2L
UC Davis	11-7	1445	1364	81	8-2	3-5	2W
UCSB	10-7	1342	1261	81	7-2	3-5	1W
Cal State Northridge	11-8	1540	1506	34	8-0	3-8	1W
Cal State Fullerton	8-11	1630	1614	16	6-4	2-7	1L
CSU Bakersfield	8-12	1451	1551	-100	6-5	2-7	3L
Long Beach State	7-11	1356	1383	-27	7-3	0-8	2W
Cal Poly	7-12	1531	1621	-90	4-5	3-7	1L
UC Riverside	6-12	1287	1407	-120	3-3	3-9	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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