Hawai’i vs UC San Diego Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are visiting the UC-San Diego Tritons on Saturday, February 22nd at the LionTree 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-San Diego Tritons Prediction. We will examine:

The UC-San Diego Tritons’ recent form and player performance

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-San Diego Tritons

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

Recent betting trends in games played between the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and UC-San Diego Tritons

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

UC-San Diego Tritons Preview

The UC-San Diego Tritons have a 23-4 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Big West. UC-San Diego is coming off an 81-67 win over Cal Poly. The Tritons are 20-5 against the spread, and 12-12-1 in over/under, while having a 10-2 home record.

Offensively, UC-San Diego is averaging 80.4 points per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 62.7 points per game, which is the 11th-best nationally. The Tritons shoot 46.8% from the field (83rd) and 35.9% from beyond the arc (79th). The Tritons shoot 74.9% from the free-throw line (79th) and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game (266th).

Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones leads UC-San Diego in scoring this season, with 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and a team-high 3.4 assists per game, while Tyler McGhie adds 16.8 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a 14-12 record this season and are sitting in 7th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 49-66 loss to UC Irvine. The Rainbow Warriors are 10-13-1 against the spread, and 11-12-1 in over/under while having a 2-6 road record.

Offensively, Hawaii is averaging 70.7 points per game, which ranks 276th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.8 points per game (120th). The Rainbow Warriors shoot 45.6% from the field (132nd), and 32.6% from beyond the arc (261st). The Rainbow Warriors shoot 72.9% from the free-throw line (146th) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (157th).

Gytis Nemeiksa leads Hawaii in scoring with an average of 11.8 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen adds 11 points and a team-high 7 rebounds per game.

Why the UC San Diego Tritons will win

• UC San Diego has won each of its last eight games.
• Hawaii has lost each of its last four road games.
• UC San Diego has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Big West Conference.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won each of its last eight games following a home loss.
• The road team has won the first half in three of UC San Diego’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of UC San Diego’s last 10 games at LionTree Arena have produced a total of 140+ points.
• Six of Hawaii’s last eight road games have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC San Diego ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.3).
• UC San Diego ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.6).
• Hawaii ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.8).
• Hawaii ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.3).

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-San Diego Tritons Prediction

Hawaii is 5-2 in their 7 meetings against UC-San Diego, but UC-San Diego is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 4-2-1 in their last 7 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, UC-San Diego won 74-63 on the road, covering the spread. 

In this Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC-San Diego Tritons Prediction, UC-San Diego is coming as -15.5 home favorites. UC-San Diego is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been extremely strong at home, while Hawaii is struggling on the road. the Tritons are coming in this game red-hot, as they have 8 consecutive wins and are 8-0 against the spread. On the other hand, Hawaii is 2-6 in their last 8 games and 2-5-1 against the spread. Take the better team, in better form, playing at home. Take the UC-San Diego Tritons and lay the points at home.