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The UC Irvine Anteaters (14-7, 7-2 Big West) host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (15-4, 7-2 Big West) in Big West play at Bren Events Center, tipping off at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The Anteaters are currently small 2.5-point favorites over the Rainbow Warriors. The game has an over/under of 143.5.
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UC Irvine vs. Hawaii Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Game time: 11 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Location: Irvine, California
- Arena: Bren Events Center
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UC Irvine vs. Hawaii Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: UC Irvine (-2.5)
- Moneyline: UC Irvine (-140), Hawaii (+117)
- Total: 143.5 points
Pick ATS:Hawaii (+2.5)
- Pick OU: Under (143.5)
- Prediction: Hawaii 72, UC Irvine 70
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UC Irvine vs. Hawaii Comparison
| UC Irvine Rank | UC Irvine Stat | Hawaii Stat | Hawaii Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169th | 77.0 | Points Scored | 80.4 | 98th |
| 31st | 66.8 | Points Allowed | 64.9 | 15th |
| 76th | 16.0 | Assists | 14.5 | 153rd |
| 226th | 11.7 | Turnovers | 13.0 | 318th |
| 122nd | 46.3% | Field Goal % | 47.0% | 86th |
| 3rd | 37.5% | Field Goal % Allowed | 38.9% | 9th |
UC Irvine Key Players
- The scoring leader for the Anteaters this season is Jurian Dixon, who averages 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
- Kyle Evans leads UC Irvine in rebounding, averaging 8.4 per game, while Derin Saran leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.9 in each contest.
- Dixon makes more threes per game than any other member of the Anteaters, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.1 per contest.
- Saran is UC Irvine's leader in steals, averaging 1.4 steals per game, while Evans leads them in blocks with 3.1 per contest.
Hawaii Key Players
- Isaac Johnson puts up 12.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Rainbow Warriors, enough to be the top scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Aaron Hunkin-Claytor's assist statline paces Hawaii with 3.9 assists per game.
- Hunter Erickson is the top shooter from distance for the Rainbow Warriors, hitting 1.3 threes per game.
- Hawaii's leader in steals is Quandre Bullock with 1.9 per game, and its leader in blocks is Johnson with 1.1 per game.
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