| MATCHUP | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | Hawai'i Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-10 | 18-7 |
| Where | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Preview
The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos lost to Cal Poly and Cal State Northridge, and they play UC Riverside next. UC Santa Barbara has split its last 6 games.
The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are averaging 82.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Aidan Mahaney is averaging 15.2 points and 1.9 rebounds, while CJ Shaw is averaging 12.6 points and 2 rebounds. Miro Little is the third double-digit scorer, and Colin Smith is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors lost to Cal State Northridge and Cal Poly, and they play UC Davis next. Hawai’i has won 7 of its last 11 games.
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are averaging 82.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Isaac Johnson is averaging 13.6 points and 6 rebounds, while Dre Bullock is averaging 13 points and 5.8 rebounds. Harry Rouhliadeff is the third double-digit scorer, and Gytis Nemeiksa is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are allowing 27.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- Hawaii has won each of its last nine games at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center following a home loss.
- UC Santa Barbara has lost three of its last four day games against the Big West Conference.
Why the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will win
- UC Santa Barbara has won 11 of its last 12 games against Hawaii.
- Hawaii has lost the first half in three of its last four day games at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between UC Santa Barbara and Hawaii at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Seven of UC Santa Barbara’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
UC Santa Barbara vs Hawai’i Prediction
Hawaii is always a tough out at home, and that’s why the line is what it is. However, we just saw Hawaii lose to Cal State Northridge and Cal Poly in the big favorite role. Santa Barbara has 5 road wins this season and beat up on Hawaii a month ago. In fact, Santa Barbara has won 9 of the last 10 games against Hawaii. Santa Barbara hasn’t lost to Hawaii since January 2022, and four of the wins during this stretch came as an underdog. Given the current form of Hawaii and the H2H history, I’m going to grab the points with Santa Barbara.