UC Davis vs Hawai‘i Picks and Predictions for Thursday December 4, 2025

By: Kim Smith Published 12/04/2025, 01:15 AM ET

UC Davis travels out to Honolulu to face Hawai‘i at the Stan Sheriff Center, with a late 11:59 PM EST tip on ESPN+. UC Davis enters at 5–2, while Hawai‘i is 6–2 and historically strong at home. Make sure you check out the full and free college basketball picks.

UC Davis Preview

UC Davis is 5–2, coming off a 77–56 win over UL. The Aggies have quietly put together a solid resume with good efficiency on both ends of the floor.

They’re scoring 78.1 points per game while allowing 71.3. Davis pulls down 48 rebounds, shares the ball with 15.1 assists, and adds 7.9 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. They rebound and defend well enough to stay in games even when the offense isn’t fully humming.

Cooper has been fantastic, averaging 17.7 points per game on an eye-popping 70.4% from the field and 68.6% at the line. His efficiency gives Davis a reliable go-to option, especially in the mid-range and around the rim.

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Hawai‘i Preview

Hawai‘i sits at 6–2 and comes in on a two-game win streak, including a dominant 92–55 win over North Dakota. The Rainbow Warriors have once again built a strong home-court presence, backed by a balanced offense and stout defense.

They’re scoring 82.1 points per game and allowing just 65.3, a +16.8 scoring margin. Hawai‘i grabs 47 rebounds, dishes 14.1 assists, and posts 6.6 steals and 3.3 blocks per game. They’re physical inside, disciplined on the perimeter, and comfortable in late-game situations in their building.

Johnson leads Hawai‘i with 15.9 points per game on 57.1% shooting and an elite 94.1% from the line. When games tighten, Johnson’s efficiency and free-throw shooting become major assets.

UC Davis vs Hawai‘i Pick

I’m backing Hawai‘i at home. UC Davis is a solid, well-coached team, but the trip to Honolulu combined with Hawai‘i’s defense and home-court edge is a tough combination to overcome. The Warriors’ scoring balance, rebounding strength, and ability to control tempo make them very difficult to knock off in this building.

Davis has the tools to keep this respectable, especially with Cooper’s efficiency, but over 40 minutes I expect Hawai‘i’s depth, physicality, and late-game composure to shine through. I’m taking Hawai‘i to protect home court and cover in a competitive but controlled win. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on UC Davis. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Hawaii with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on UC Davis vs Hawaii you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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