| MATCHUP | Hawai'i Warriors | Cal Irvine Anteaters |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-8 | 23-10 |
| Spread | +1.5 -105 | -1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | Over 138.5 (-112) | Under 138.5 (-108) |
| Where | Lee's Family Forum, Henderson, NV | |
| When | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
UC Irvine Anteaters Preview
The UC Irvine Anteaters have a 23-10 overall record and a 15-5 record in the Big West conference. They are coming off a 93-78 win against Cal State Northridge and their previous three games were a 79-69 win against UC Davis, a 107-85 win against Cal Poly and a 64-60 win against UC Santa Barbara.
Offensively, UC Irvine averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 68.4 points per game defensively. The Anteaters shoot with 47% from the field and grab 40.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.3 assists per game. They average 5.9 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.
Jurian Dixon leads UC Irvine in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 43.5% from the field and 79% from the free throw line. Kyle Evans is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.5 per game. Tama Isaac leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a 23-8 overall record and a 14-6 record in the Big West conference. They are coming off a 78-63 win against Cal State Fullerton and their previous three games were an 84-75 loss against Long Beach State, a 93-74 win against UC Riverside and an 87-85 road win against Cal State Fullerton.
Offensively, Hawaii averages 79.9 points per game, while allowing 69.9 points per game defensively. The Rainbow Warriors shoot with 46% from the field and grab 39.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Isaac Johnson leads Hawaii in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 88.5% from the free throw line. Dre Bullock is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Hunter Erickson leads the team in assists with 3.7 per game.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors @ UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Trends: March 14, 2026
Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win
- UC Irvine has won seven of its last eight games.
- UC Irvine has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against Hawaii.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- Hawaii has won five of its last six games.
- Hawaii has won the first half in 19 of its last 25 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Hawaii’s last 16 games have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Eight of UC Irvine’s last nine Conference Tournament night games have produced a total of 139+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Irvine ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.1%).
- UC Irvine ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (94.8).
- Hawaii ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.2).
- Hawaii ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.75).
Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction
In this Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction, UC Irvine is coming as -2.5 favorites. Both teams have exactly 23 overall wins this season and Irvine has been superior against the spread, with a 18-13 ATS record, compared to Hawaii’s 12-17. They both have been in excellent form lately, with a 7-1 and 7-3 record in their last 8 and 10 games respectively and they have also split wins in their two regular season meetings. Irvine is 8-1 against the spread in its last 9 meetings against Hawaii, who has been just 3-5 ATS in its last 8 games, so I like Irvine to get the job done and get the Big West title.