UC Riverside vs Hawaii Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Riverside vs Hawaii

The UC Riverside Highlanders go up against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, with tip-off scheduled for 23:59 on Thursday, March 5.

Our wager is Hawaii against the spread. Back the big favorites off -11.5 at odds of -112 and be confident they can cover the line against UC Riverside.

UC Riverside Highlanders won their previous game, beating Cal State Northridge Matadors at home. It was a 95-84 win.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors won their last game 87-85. This was a road victory against Cal State Fullerton Titans.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Hawaii claim a 88-45 win over UC Riverside. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Hawaii wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	2-0	190	117	73	2-0	0-0	2W
UC Riverside	2-0	174	107	67	2-0	0-0	2W

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UC Riverside vs Hawaii Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential UC Riverside vs Hawaii betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that this could be a one-sided college affair. Our pick is to therefore take Hawaii at -112 to cover the -11.5 line on the spread.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key UC Riverside vs Hawaii stats:

• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Hawaii -11.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Riverside 69 - 83 Hawaii

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UC Riverside vs Hawaii Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 89% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -833 betting odds about Hawaii triumphing in this college game. At +570, UC Riverside are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 149.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 149.5 at -114.

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Moneyline

UCR

+570

Hawaii

-833

Point Spread

UCR +12.5

-118

Hawaii -12.5

-104

Total Points

Under 149.5

-106

Over 149.5

-114

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UC Riverside Stats

Hawaii Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.20 pts and allowed 82.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 66.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wyoming	2-0	188	110	78	2-0	0-0	2W
Hawaii	2-0	190	117	73	2-0	0-0	2W
New Mexico	2-0	194	125	69	2-0	0-0	2W
Grand Canyon	2-0	202	160	42	2-0	0-0	2W
Nevada	2-0	182	144	38	2-0	0-0	2W
UNLV	2-0	177	156	21	2-0	0-0	2W
Air Force	2-1	267	239	28	2-0	0-1	2W
UTEP	1-1	155	144	11	1-0	0-1	1W
UC Davis	1-1	140	131	9	1-1	0-0	1W
San Jose State	1-1	174	165	9	1-0	0-1	1L

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC Riverside	2-0	174	107	67	2-0	0-0	2W
UCSB	2-0	175	122	53	2-0	0-0	2W
CSU Bakersfield	2-0	184	134	50	2-0	0-0	2W
UC San Diego	2-0	181	140	41	2-0	0-0	2W
UC Irvine	2-0	183	145	38	2-0	0-0	2W
Utah Valley	2-0	185	156	29	1-0	1-0	2W
Sacramento State	1-1	167	157	10	1-0	0-1	1L
Cal Poly	1-1	162	166	-4	1-0	0-1	1L
Cal State Fullerton	1-1	165	187	-22	0-0	1-1	1W
Long Beach State	0-2	133	149	-16	0-0	0-2	2L
Cal State Northridge	0-2	145	174	-29	0-0	0-2	2L
Cal Baptist	0-2	131	167	-36	0-1	0-1	2L

• 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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