Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara Basketball Odds

The Rainbow Warriors will play the Gauchos on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Hawaii and UC Santa Barbara are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Hawaii currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UC Santa Barbara is 98.00.
Away Hawaii - Hawaii starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
Home UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara meets Hawaii boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Hawaii currently ranks 1st (0.833) in the Big West Conference, with UC Santa Barbara now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big West Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Hawaii has a 0.813 overall win percentage, with UC Santa Barbara matching up with a 0.588 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Hawaii currently possesses 13-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara has tallied a 10-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hawaii strong, 13-3 record. UC Santa Barbara 10-7. Conference games crucial.

Hawaii leads Big West at 5-1. UCSB has work to do at 3-3. Bet now.

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Best Rainbow Warriors at Gauchos Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog UC Santa Barbara	Favorite Hawaii
+2.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-2.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Hawaii has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UC Santa Barbara has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. UC Santa Barbara is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
143.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	143.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog UC Santa Barbara	Favorite Hawaii
+118 BetMGM Bet	-145 BetMGM Bet

Hawaii is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Hawaii at BetMGM. UC Santa Barbara is the +118 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $118 on UC Santa Barbara. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Hawaii is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UC Santa Barbara is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Hawaii is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UC Santa Barbara is a +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Hawaii UC Santa Barbara 1/17/26 9:00pm EST	-2.5 -105 +2.5 -115

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Underdog UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 UC Santa Barbara underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Hawaii - Hawaii bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Hawaii favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Hawaii at UC Santa Barbara Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Hawaii UC Santa Barbara First to 5 Points 1/17/26 9:00pm EST	-125 -110 Bet
Hawaii UC Santa Barbara First to 10 Points 1/17/26 9:00pm EST	-125 -110 Bet
Hawaii UC Santa Barbara First to 15 Points 1/17/26 9:00pm EST	-125 -110 Bet
Hawaii UC Santa Barbara Game to Overtime 1/17/26 9:00pm EST	Yes +675 No -2000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Hawaii, UC Santa Barbara
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Hawaii	17-5	0.773	14-1	3-4	9-3	-	0.750	W2
UC Santa Barbara	16-8	0.667	10-2	4-5	9-4	+0.5	0.692	W1

Hawaii & UC Santa Barbara Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Hawaii Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Hawaii YR: futures available

UC Santa Barbara Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Santa Barbara YR: futures available

Hawaii & UC Santa Barbara Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Hawaii vs UC Santa Barbara Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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