Hawaii vs UC Riverside Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are visiting the UC-Riverside Highlanders on Thursday, January 9th at the SRC Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-Riverside Highlanders Prediction. We will examine:

The UC-Riverside Highlanders’ recent form and player performance

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Riverside Highlanders

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

Recent betting trends in games played between Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and UC-Riverside Highlanders

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-Riverside Highlanders game

UC-Riverside Highlanders Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 10-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big West. They are coming off a 57-81 loss to UC Irvine. The Highlanders are 8-5-1 against the spread, and 7-7 in over/under while having a 6-0 home record.

Offensively, UC Riverside is averaging 71.5 points per game, which ranks 268th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.1 points per game (207th). The Highlanders shoot 41.3% from the field (331st) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (261st). The Highlanders shoot 72.4% from the free throw line (153rd) and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game (70th).

Barrington Hargress leads UC Riverside in scoring this season, with an average of 19.4 points, adding a team-high 4 assists, while Kaleb Smith adds 11.4 points and 4.7 rebounds.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a 9-5 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place of the Big West. They are coming off a 68-55 win over Cal Poly. The Rainbow Warriors are 6-6 against the spread, and 7-5 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record.

Offensively, Hawaii is averaging 71.9 points per game, which ranks 259th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.8 points per game (92nd). The Rainbow Warriors shoot 46.3% from the field (119th) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (260th). The Rainbow Warriors shoot 69.8% from the free-throw line (233rd) and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game (167th).

Gytis Nemeiksa leads Hawaii in scoring with an average of 14.9 points and 7 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen adds 10.7 points and a team-high 7.6 rebounds.

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• UC Riverside has won each of its last seven games at Student Recreation Center Arena.
• Hawaii has lost four of its last five games following a home win.
• UC Riverside has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won four of its last five night games at Student Recreation Center Arena.
• Hawaii has won the first half in each of its last seven night games at Student Recreation Center Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of UC Riverside’s last 11 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Four of Hawaii’s last five night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Riverside ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.6).
• Hawaii ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (8.8).
• Hawaii ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.8).

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-Riverside Highlanders Prediction

Hawaii is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against UC Riverside and is 6-3 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Hawaii won 76-73 in overtime on the road, beating the odds, as the game went over the total. In this Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-Riverside Highlanders Prediction, UC-Riverside is coming as -2 home favorites. Hawaii is better both offensively, scoring 0.4 points more than UC Riverside, and defensively, allowing 3.3 points less. The Rainbow Warriors are winning by an average of 4.1 points this season, while the Highlanders are losing by an average of 0.6 points. Both teams have been involved in some lower-scoring games recently, as they are 6-2 to the under in their last 8 games combined. Most of their recent meetings had been low-scoring as well, so take the under.