Hawai’i vs Arkansas Prediction 3/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors and Arkansas Razorbacks meet Thursday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center. Here’s a Hawai’i vs. Arkansas Prediction. This article will include a Hawai’i vs. Arkansas Pick.

Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview

The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors beat Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine. Hawai’i has won 6 of its last 7 games.

The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are averaging 80.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Isaac Johnson is averaging 14.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Dre Bullock is averaging 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Harry Rouhliadeff is the third double-digit scorer, and Gytis Nemeiksa is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. Arkansas has won 10 of its last 12 games.

The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 90.3 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Darius Acuff Jr. is averaging 22.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Meleek Thomas is averaging 15.4 points and 2.5 assists. Trevon Brazile is the third double-digit scorer and Billy Richmond III is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

• Arkansas has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Hawaii has lost 10 of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Hawaii has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
• Arkansas has lost the first half in each of its last three games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-two of Hawaii’s last 23 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Sixteen of Arkansas’ last 17 NCAA Tournament games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arkansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.8%).
• Arkansas ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.2).
• Hawaii ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
• Hawaii ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (97.7).

Hawai’i vs Arkansas Prediction

You can talk yourself into the points, as Hawaii is solid defensively and there should be a decent crowd presence with this game on the west coast. The problem is there’s a massive talent gap between these teams and eventually the avalanche of offense should take over for the Razorbacks. Hawaii is 13-17 ATS on the season, while arkansas is 22-12 ATS.

Hawaii did give Oregon and Arizona State a fight earlier in the season but there’s not enough of a sample size against good teams to think it can bang with an arkansas team that has elite potential on the offensive side. Over time arkansas should pull away. I’ll lay the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Arkansas -15.5