Hawai’i vs UC San Diego Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Hawaii vs UC San Diego Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC San Diego Tritons Preview

UC San Diego Tritons have an 11-3 record this season and are in 5th place in the Big West Conference. They have a 4-1 away record and are coming off a 67-65 away win against Cal Poly. Their previous three games were an 85-62 home win against Saint Thomas, an 82-80 home loss against San Diego and a 67-57 away win against LMU.

Offensively, UC San Diego averages 81.5 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per game defensively. The Tritons shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 8.0 steals per game defensively.

Leo Beath leads UC San Diego in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 51.8% from the field and 73.1% from the free throw line. Bilau Dengdit is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game, while Emeka Prospere II adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have an 11-2 record this season and are in 1st place in the Big West Conference. They have a 1-1 away record and are coming off an 88-45 away win against UC Riverside. Their previous three games were a 66-61 home win against UTEP, a 98-46 home win against Hawaiʻi Hilo and a 69-59 home win against Cal State Fullerton.

Offensively, Hawaii averages 81 points per game, while allowing 61.7 points per game defensively. The Rainbow Warriors shoot with 47% from the field and grab 41.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

Isaiah Johnson leads Hawaii in scoring, with an average of 13 points per game, while shooting with 53% from the field and 89.7% from the free throw line. Isaiah Johnson is also the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game, while Austin Hunkin-Claytor adds a team-high 3.8 assists per game.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors @ UC San Diego Tritons Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the UC San Diego Tritons will win

• UC San Diego has won each of its last 11 Saturday games.
• Hawaii has lost each of its last six road night games against Conference opponents.
• UC San Diego has won the first half in each of its last seven games against Conference opponents at LionTree Arena.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won each of its last seven games.
• Hawaii has won the first half in each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of UC San Diego’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Five of Hawaii’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Hawaii vs UC San Diego Prediction

In this Hawaii vs UC San Diego Prediction, UC San Diego is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season as they both have 11 overall wins, but San Diego has been almost perfect at home, while Hawaii has been mediocre on the road. UC San Diego has also been excellent against the spread with an 8-3-1 record this season but are facing a red-hot Hawaii team that has won seven straight games and have been playing elite defense lately. I like the value with the road team in this matchup so take Hawaii on the moneyline for plus money.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Hawaii ML