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Hawaii vs. UC Riverside prediction: Hawaii favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Hawaii vs UC Riverside predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UC Riverside and Hawaii are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at SRC Arena on New Year's Day, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Hawaii as the most likely winner of the Hawaii vs. UC Riverside game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Hawaii vs. UC Riverside prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Hawaii and UC Riverside 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Hawaii a 76% chance of beating UC Riverside. Our predicted final score has Hawaii winning 78-70.
According to our model, UC Riverside (+8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Hawaii vs. UC Riverside odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawaii | UC Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-110) | +8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -425 | +350 |
| Total | o150.5 (-105) | u150.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawaii vs. UC Riverside picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | UC Riverside +8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UC Riverside | +350 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Riverside +8.5 at the spread.
Hawaii vs. UC Riverside game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between UC Riverside and Hawaii at SRC Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Hawaii vs. UC Riverside
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: SRC Arena
Conclusion
We predict Hawaii, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat UC Riverside on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hawaii vs. UC Riverside insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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