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Hawaii vs. Cal Poly prediction: Why Hawaii is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Hawaii vs Cal Poly predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Cal Poly will face the favored Hawaii in men's college basketball action at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center on Thursday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Hawaii as the most likely winner of the Hawaii vs. Cal Poly 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. Cal Poly prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Hawaii and Cal Poly 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Hawaii a 73% chance of defeating Cal Poly. Our predicted final score has Hawaii winning 84-77.
According to our model, Hawaii (-6.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 160.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Hawaii vs. Cal Poly odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawaii | Cal Poly |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-108) | +6.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -265 | +245 |
| Total | o160.5 (-108) | u160.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawaii vs. Cal Poly picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Hawaii -6.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Hawaii | -265 |
| Total | Over 160.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Hawaii to win.
Hawaii vs. Cal Poly game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Cal Poly and Hawaii at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Hawaii vs. Cal Poly
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Robert A. Mott Athletics Center
Conclusion
We predict Hawaii, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Cal Poly on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hawaii vs. Cal Poly insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date 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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