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Hawaii vs. UC Irvine prediction: UC Irvine favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Hawaii vs UC Irvine predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UC Irvine will square off with Hawaii in men's college basketball action at Bren Events Center on Thursday, beginning at 11:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts UC Irvine as the most likely winner of the Hawaii vs. UC Irvine game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Hawaii vs. UC Irvine prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Hawaii and UC Irvine 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives UC Irvine a 56% chance of defeating Hawaii. Our predicted final score has UC Irvine winning 73-72.
According to our model, Hawaii (+1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Hawaii vs. UC Irvine odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawaii | UC Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +116 | -135 |
| Total | o144.5 (-105) | u144.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawaii vs. UC Irvine picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hawaii +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UC Irvine | -135 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Hawaii vs. UC Irvine game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between UC Irvine and Hawaii at Bren Events Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM ET.
- Who: Hawaii vs. UC Irvine
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM ET/8:00PM PT
- Venue: Bren Events Center
Conclusion
We predict UC Irvine, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Hawaii on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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