Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 15th, at the Stan Sheriff Center. Let’s take a look at a Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC Irvine Anteaters pick. 

Hawaii Pulled it Out Late

It was quite the battle for UC Irvine in the last game against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. UC Irvine gave up only 60 points, and although the offense wasn’t exactly elite, they were able to win by two points. Devin Tillis was the star of the show putting up 22 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Myles Che also put up 13 points. Even though those two were good, the rest of the offense didn’t find a lot of success. Two games ago against UC San Diego, they had their worst loss of the season. UC Irvine scored 67 points, while the defense gave up 85 points. 

UC Irvine currently sits with a 12-4 record overall, and they have gone 15-9 against the spread. The over has hit in 10 of the 24 games so far this season. Away from home this season they have gone 9-3. UC Irvine is averaging 75.2 points, while their defense is giving up 65.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 156th in the league, while the defense is ranked 13th. The defense is going to need to step up and make quite the statement again here. Bent Leuchten has been the top player for this team, averaging 15.6 points while shooting 53 percent from the field. There are four different players that have put up at least 11 points. 

Why UC Irvine Will Beat Hawaii

UC Irvine has won 14 of its last 15 road night games against Conference opponents.

Hawaii has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.

Hawaii Pulled it Out Late

Hawaii didn’t play the most dominant game against Long Beach State in the last game, but they were able to hold on for the 62-60 victory. At halftime they were up 29-24 and in the second half they held on. Guard Ryan Rapp was the top player for Hawaii, putting up 10 points and two rebounds. Harry Rounliadef also put up 9 points, 9 rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against UC Santa Barbara, they didn’t play as well, and they ended up losing 76-72. 

Hawaii comes into this game with a 14-11 record overall, and they have gone 8-12-1 against the spread. Hawaii on the season, is averaging 71.6 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 257th in the league while the defense is ranked 131st. Hawaii’s offense has been a bit inconsistent at times, and they are going to need to get out to a fast start in this game. Gytis Nemeiksa has been the top player for Hawaii averaging 11.9 points while shooting 49.5 percent from the field. 

Why Hawaii Will Beat UC Irvine

Hawaii has won each of its last nine Saturday home games.

UC Irvine has lost three of its last four games at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction

This total is too high. Both of the these teams are coming off a game where they really struggled to get the offense going here. Hawaii, in the last game, scored only 62 points, and it was the same for UC Irvine, who scored 62 points in the last game. UC Irvine and Hawaii are both going to play excellent defense here, and that will be the difference here. Back the under to cash here with ease.