Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction 1/29/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UC Irvine Anteaters Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters have a 14-7 overall record this season and a 7-2 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 61-59 away win against UC San Diego and their previous three games were an 80-66 away win against UC Riverside, a 75-72 away loss against UC Davis and a 67-66 away loss against Hawaii.

Offensively, UC Irvine averages 77 points per game, while allowing 66.8 points per game defensively. The Anteaters shoot with 46% from the field and grab 40.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 6.1 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.

Jurian Dixon leads UC Irvine in scoring, with an average of 15.6 points per game, while shooting with 43.7% from the field and 80.3% from the free throw line. Kyle Evans is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.4 per game, while Derin Saran leads the team in assists with 3.9 per game.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a 15-4 overall record this season and a 7-2 record in the Big West. They are coming off an 89-68 home win against Cal State Northridge and their previous three games were a 98-71 home win against Cal State Bakersfield, a 77-62 away loss against UC Santa Barbara and an 86-66 away win against Cal Poly.

Offensively, Hawaii averages 80.4 points per game, while allowing 64.9 points per game defensively. The Rainbow Warriors shoot with 47% from the field and grab 40.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.

Isaac Johnson leads Hawaii in scoring, with an average of 12.9 points per game, while shooting with 51.6% from the field and 88% from the free throw line, also leading the team in rebounds with 6 per game. Aaron Hunkin-Claytor leads the team in assists with 3.9 per game.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors @ UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Trends: January 29, 2026

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• Hawaii has lost each of its last six games at Bren Events Center.
• UC Irvine has won 22 of its last 24 games against Conference opponents at Bren Events Center.
• UC Irvine has won the first half in each of its last nine Thursday games against Conference opponents.

Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win

• Hawaii has won each of its last eight games following a home win.
• Hawaii has won the first half in each of its last nine Thursday games against Conference opponents.

Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction

In this Hawaii vs UC Irvine Prediction, Hawaii is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Hawaii has been the better team this season but they have been below average on the road, while Irvine has been strong at home. Hawaii has been red-hot lately, with a 11-2 record in its last 13 games, while Irvine has been playing some good basketball as well and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. I cannot find value on either side and both teams are 12-3 to the under in their last 15 games combined, as they both play elite defense so far, allowing just 131.7 points per game combined. I expect another low-scoring affair, so take the under 137.5 points in this one.