College basketball continues to treat me very well this season. So much so that I think I’ll have to keep it in regular rotation for my daily best bets even when the sports calendar gets more crowded. For my best bet for Thursday, February 19th: College Basketball Predictions, we’re off to the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii (if only). Let’s get this money!
Best Bet For Thursday (February 19th): College Basketball Predictions
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Start Time: 11:59 PM EST
We’re going a bit off the beaten path tomorrow for our winning best bet, as none of the big boy conferences are in play on Thursday. But the big boys in the Big West, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, are in action, welcoming the Cal Poly Mustangs to the island.
Sitting at 10-4 in conference play, the Rainbow Warriors are tied atop the standings with UC Irvine, but advanced stats rate Hawaii much higher than UC Irvine. And a hell of a lot higher than the Mustangs, who are only 7-8 in the Big West.
Plus, apparently, Honolulu is a difficult spot for visiting teams to play (travel, distractions), with the Big 12’s Arizona State Sun Devils being the only team to beat the Rainbow Warriors on their home floor this season. Add in the fact that Hawaii already beat Cal Poly by 20 this season, and I see the home team rolling tomorrow night.
My line is Hawaii -16.5, so the Rainbow Warriors will cover the spread for us.
Best Bet: Hawaii -11.5 (-120)
Best Bet Overall 2026 Record: 32-16 (67%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,015.35
Return on Investment: 21%
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