On the whole, the Hawaii Bowl is a nice bonus for Memphis and Hawaii. Both teams won their final NCAA Football betting matchups to qualify for the postseason. Yet, the fact remains that Hawaii still has a losing record entering this tilt. However, another bowl game was added to the schedule to help get the Warriors into the postseason. Of great concern is that neither team brought reliable gambling value for 2021. Nor did the Tigers or Warriors show much defensive ability this season. Gamblers expect another typically high-scoring Hawaii Bowl on December 24.
2021 EasyPost Hawaii Bowl Memphis Tigers vs. Hawaii Warriors
| Date and Time: | Friday, December 24, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ching Complex, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Memphis at Hawaii TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Memphis | -7½ (-110) | 59 (-110) | -280 |  |
| Hawaii | +7½ (-110) | 59 (-110) | +240 | |
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2021 EasyPost Hawaii Bowl SBG Odds Overview
Founded in 2002, the Hawaii Bowl was originally played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. But for this year’s edition, the Hawaii Bowl moves to the Clarence TC Chang Athletics Complex. Specifically, this venue is on the campus of the University of Hawaii. This stadium originally served as a temporary offshore betting home to the Warriors. Subsequently, it will be expanded further to serve as Hawaii’s permanent venue.
Memphis Tigers Team Overview
In their regular season finale, Memphis beat Tulane 33-28 as 5.5-point home favorites. Also, the game went over the total of 58. Now, the Tigers are 6-6 straight up, 4-8 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under. CFB metrics show that Memphis ranks 36th for total offense and 52nd for scoring offense. While on defense, the Tigers show NCAAF metrics of 96th overall and 91st for points allowed.
Hawaii Warriors Team Overview
Last time out, Hawaii routed Wyoming 38-14 as 13-point dogs. The game went cleared the total of 49. Now, Hawaii stands at 6-7 straight up, 5-7-1 against the spread, and 6-7 over/under. The Warriors have NCAAF rankings of 64th for total offense and 64th for scoring offense. And then on defense, Hawaii has CFB marks of 111th overall and 98th for points allowed.
Although they scored a big win at Wyoming, Hawaii is coming off a player rebellion against coach Todd Graham. Multiple accusations of Graham abusing players came out recently. Players say that Graham addresses them in horrible profane terms. Also, the allegations are that Graham brags about using the Hawaii position to get a Power Five job elsewhere.
Memphis vs. Hawaii ATS Stats
- Memphis has failed to cover four of its previous five games
- The Tigers are 5-11 under the total in their most recent 16 games
- Memphis has been unable to get the money in nine consecutive away games
- Hawaii is 4-2 over the total in its most recent six games
- The Warriors are 1-4 under the total in December action
- As an underdog, the Warriors are 5-10 under the total
2021 EasyPost Hawaii Bowl SBG Free Picks
Consider all of the tumult surrounding the Hawaii program. Of great concern is the Warriors’ motivational factor for this game. Hawaii players have said that Graham has ruined their love of the game. On the field, Hawaii has one of the worst defenses in college football betting. Memphis has enough offense to take advantage of that weakness. Also, the Tigers have a much deeper roster compared to Hawaii. On the whole, this all sets up well for Memphis.
Hawaii Bowl SBG Best Bet: Memphis Tigers.