UC Riverside vs Hawaii Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UC Riverside Highlanders vs Hawaii Prediction for college basketball matchup on Thursday, March 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a 21-7 overall record and a 13-5 record in the Big West. They are coming off an 87-85 road win against Cal State Fullerton and their previous three games were a 77-73 road win against UC Davis, a 78-75 home win against UC Santa Barbara and an 86-75 home loss against Cal Poly.

Offensively, Hawaii averages 79.7 points per game, while allowing 69.5 points per game defensively. The Rainbow Warriors shoot with 46% from the field and grab 39.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.

Isaac Johnson leads Hawaii in scoring, with an average of 13.7 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 87.6% from the free throw line. Dre Bullock is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game. Hunter Erickson leads the team in assists with 3.7 per game.

UC Riverside Highlanders Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 10-21 overall record and a 5-14 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 95-84 home win against Cal State Northridge and their previous three games were a 70-59 road loss against UC Santa Barbara, a 78-73 home loss against UC Davis and a 93-65 home win against Cal State Bakersfield.

Offensively, UC Riverside averages 72.9 points per game, while allowing 77.4 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 43% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 5.4 steals per game defensively.

Andrew Henderson leads UC Riverside in scoring, with an average of 17.8 points per game, while shooting with 40.6% from the field and 80.8% from the free throw line. Osiris Grady is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. leads the team in assists with 3 assists per game.

UC Riverside Highlanders @ Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Trends: March 5, 2026

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• UC Riverside has lost each of its last 10 road games.
• Hawaii has won 11 of its last 12 home games.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in each of its last six road games.

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• The road team has won each of the last four games between UC Riverside and Hawaii.
• Hawaii has lost six of its last eight night games following a road win.
• Hawaii has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Hawaii’s last four games have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Seven of UC Riverside’s last nine games at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Hawaii ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.4).
• Hawaii ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.6).
• UC Riverside ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.6).
• UC Riverside ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).

UC Riverside Highlanders vs Hawaii Prediction

In this UC Riverside Highlanders vs Hawaii Prediction, Hawaii is coming as -11 home favorites. Hawaii has been the far better team this season but have been struggling to cover spreads, as they are 9-16 ATS so far. They are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 6-2 in their last 8 games but 2-7 against the spread, while on the other hand, Riverside has been struggling with a 2-7 record in its last 9 games and 3-6 against the spread. Hawaii destroyed Riverside in their previous meeting this season by 43 points on the road and I expect them to blowout them out once again at home and cover the spread.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Hawaii -11