UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The highly anticipated Big West Conference matchup between UC Santa Barbara and Hawaii is set to take place on Thursday, January 2 at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. The Gauchos, who are currently undefeated in five straight meetings with the Rainbow Warriors, look to extend their dominance. Last season, UC Santa Barbara had a perfect 2-0 record both straight up and against the spread against Hawaii. Despite this, Hawaii is the betting favorite with an opening line of -2.5 and the current line sitting at Hawaii -3.5. Stay updated on this UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawaii prediction for more insight into this exciting game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gauchos +137 | Rainbow Warriors -160

Spread: Gauchos +3.5 (-110) | Rainbow Warriors -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Hawaii will win straight-up is 62%.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos have recently experienced mixed results in their past games, with wins against Green Bay and Westcliff and losses to UC San Diego, UC Davis, and Missouri State. They are currently 0-2 in conference play. Leading the team is junior forward Kenny Pohto with 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, supported by senior guard Stephan Swenson with 11.2 points and 3.9 assists per game. The Gauchos have an offensive rating of 107.5 and a defensive rating of 106.8, ranking them at No. 142 in the NCAA NET Rankings. In terms of statistics, they shoot 47.92% from the field, 73.54% from the free-throw line, and 38.11% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 39.63% from the field and 73.51% from the free-throw line. With these numbers, UC Santa Barbara is currently ranked 195 in offense and 36 in defense, with a power ranking of 212.