🏀 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine Prediction: Big West Odds & Picks (March 14)
Our Hawaii vs. UC Irvine prediction for tonight's Big West Championship sees a potentially frenetic pace between two teams that poured on the points in their most recent head-to-head matchup. The action tips off from Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nev., at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). UC Irvine is a 1.5-point betting favorite.
I like UC Irvine to continue its recent scoring pace considering that Hawaii's fast pace lends right into what the Anteaters have been doing effectively of late.
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🏀 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine picks & odds: Big West (March 14)
See all of our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Pick | Best odds | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine -1.5 | -110 via bet365 | 1.1u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 139 | -110 via bet365 | 1.1u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| UC Irvine team total Over 70.5 | -115 via bet365 | 1.15u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 3.35 units | Max profit: 3 units
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💰 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine prediction & best bet
Over 139 (-110)
Both teams have trended strongly toward Under this season; they split the difference on clearing this line in their two games. In the game that totaled only 133 points, the teams shot poorly from the floor, at 38.8% and 40.6%, respectively.
The rematch landed at 144 points before overtime. The pace seems to hasten when these two get together, with Hawaii's adjusted tempo (63rd) setting the tone. Shot attempts by both teams reached mid-60s or more in both contests.
bet365 has the line at 139, but we're also content to play it at the number listed by other sportsbooks (139.5).
Score prediction: UC Irvine 74 - Hawaii 69
🔥 Best Hawaii vs. UC Irvine prop bet
UC Irvine team total Over 70.5 points (-115)
UC Irvine showed the ability to adapt to Hawaii's preferred pace in their late January meeting, scoring 72 points in regulation and finishing with 87.
Recently, the Anteaters have been cruising offensively, posting point totals of 107, 79 and 93 in their three games in March - winning each matchup by double-digits to inspire confidence in UC Irvine on the spread in addition to this team total.
Prior to holding Cal State Fullerton to 63 points in the Big West Semifinals, Hawaii had allowed eight straight teams to exceed 70.5 points against it.
🚀 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine same-game parlay
We like UC Irvine's ability to adapt to Hawaii's fast pace to continue scoring at its recently high rate. That should correlate to their ability to cover this meager spread while inspiring the game total to reach at least 140 points as it did in the most recent matchup between these teams.
💵 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine SGP picks
- UC Irvine -1.5
- Over 139
Best odds: +260 via bet365 (1u -> 2.6u)
💡 How I'm betting Hawaii vs. UC Irvine
Follow all of our college basketball analysis and expert predictions this season.
I'm managing my bankroll carefully in this Big West championship so as not to overexpose myself to risk on small conference tournament affairs before the Big Dance.
The matchups between these teams have been tightly contested this season, so with a meager spread limiting the edge, we want to keep our units in check for this contest.
📊 Live Hawaii vs. UC Irvine odds: Big West
The spread has tightened since opening at UC Irvine -2.5, and the range should remain between that -1.5 and -2.5 mark.
The total is seeing some helium early Saturday as the public could be seeing the potential for up-and-down action between the class of the Big West.
📈 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine betting trends
| Hawaii | Statistic | Host |
|---|---|---|
| 23-8 | W-L record | 23-10 |
| 12-17 | ATS record | 16-14-1 |
| 12-17 | O/U record | 12-19 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 5-0 |
📺 How to watch Hawaii vs. UC Irvine: Big West
- Date: Saturday, March 14
- Tipoff: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Lee's Family Forum (Henderson, Nev.)
- TV: ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN+
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