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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Bren Events Center — Irvine, CA

Article updated Jan 25, 2:00 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming matchup between Hawaii and UC Irvine, the Anteaters are favored to win by 11 points at the Bren Events Center. UC Irvine has a strong record of 23-12 overall

Game outlook

In this upcoming matchup between Hawaii and UC Irvine, the Anteaters are favored to win by 11 points at the Bren Events Center. UC Irvine has a strong record of 17-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big West conference, while Hawaii sits at 12-7 overall and 4-4 in conference play. The teams met twice last season, with UC Irvine coming out on top in both games by double digits. Stay tuned for more insights and analysis on this anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rainbow Warriors +460 | Anteaters -648

Spread: Rainbow Warriors +11 (-110) | Anteaters -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Irvine will win straight-up is 87%.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

The Hawaii basketball team is currently 4-3 in the Big West conference, tied with UCSB, CSN, and UC Irvine. Despite a recent loss to UC Davis, the Rainbow Warriors have been playing well, winning four of their last six games. Gytis Nemeiksa and Tanner Christensen are leading the team in scoring and rebounding. Overall, Hawaii ranks 193rd in KenPom's rankings, with solid offensive efficiency and rebounding numbers. In terms of offensive statistics, Hawaii is shooting well from the field and free throw line, but struggling with three-point shooting. Defensively, they are allowing teams to shoot a decent percentage from the field and are strong on the boards. Ultimately, the Rainbow Warriors have the potential to improve their offensive efficiency and three-point shooting to further boost their performance in the Big West conference.

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UC Irvine Anteaters Analysis

The UC Irvine Anteaters recently suffered a tough overtime defeat at UC Riverside, ending a six-game winning streak. Despite a strong performance from guard Myles Che, the team struggled with free throw shooting, a surprise considering their usual excellence in this area. Overall, the Anteaters have a strong defense, ranking 33rd nationally, and solid offensive stats as well. Key players like Brent Leuchten and Devin Tillis contribute significantly to the team's success. Despite the setback, UC Irvine remains a formidable opponent with a 17-3 record.

Hawaii's Size Rivals UC Irvine's in Big West Matchup

UC Irvine presents a formidable challenge due to their size advantage, yet Hawaii boasts significant size as well. With Christensen standing at 6-10, 265 pounds, and Rouhliadeff at 6-9, 230 pounds, Hawaii is a Big West team with substantial size comparable to the Anteaters. This size advantage allows them to compete on the boards against UC Irvine, a feat few teams have accomplished. While UC Riverside managed to match UC Irvine's rebounding numbers and secure a victory, controlling the boards remains crucial in determining the outcome of this upcoming game or, at the very least, in securing a competitive performance.

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SportsJaw Rainbow Warriors vs Anteaters archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rainbow Warriors vs Anteaters matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Hawaii Rainbow Warriors+420 → +478Moved
  • Moneyline · UC Irvine Anteaters-575 → -650Moved
  • Spread · Hawaii Rainbow Warriors+11 (-110) → +11 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · UC Irvine Anteaters-11 (-110) → -11 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 139 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 139 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
4-4-2 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UC Irvine Anteaters
23-12 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-25T07:00:43.850Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-03Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 68 · UC Irvine Anteaters 93
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UC Irvine Anteaters defeated Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 71-55

UC Irvine Anteaters defeated Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 71-55 on January 25, 2025, a 16-point decision in the series. UC Irvine Anteaters' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 34-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11 (-110) spread, UC Irvine Anteaters covered, while the 126 combined points finished under the recorded total of 139.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • AliencreationSpread · Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11 (-110)Loss