Hawaii vs Louisiana Tech 12/22/18 - College Football Betting Picks & Odds
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
CFB: 10:30 PM ET
Dec. 22, 2018
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : Hawaii -1 O/U 60
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors rate the offensive edge statistically in this match-up thanks to a passing attack that is averaging 321.2 yards per game while the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs passing offense averaged only 246.6 passing yards per game this season.
However, despite an edge for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors through the air, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have the all-important edge on defense. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are allowing an average of 438.7 yards per game this season while the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs allowed an average of only 350.9 yards per game on the year.
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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enter this game off back to back SU losses but they have not lost 3 straight games all season. Also, the past two seasons combined, when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs entered a game off consecutive SU losses, they won the next game every single time - a perfect 4-0 SU mark!
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors could have an issue in this game with turnovers too as they've turned the ball over 2 times in each of their last 4 games. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have turned the ball over just 1 time or less in 4 of their last 5 games. Also, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have forced just 1 turnover in their last 4 games while the Louisiana Tech Bulldog have forced 7 turnovers in their last 5 games.
Recent Betting Trends:
Louisiana Tech is 10-5 ATS as an underdog.
Bulldogs O/U is 1-4 as an underdog this season.
Louisiana Tech is 4-0 SU the past 2 years when off consecutive SU losses.
Hawaii is 4-0 ATS (and 5-0) SU when hosting the Bulldogs.
Rainbow Warriors O/U is 11-2 in non-conference games.
Hawaii is 3-7 SU and ATS in games against teams with a winning record.
Free Betting Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +1
Turnovers can play a big role in games and also having the better defense on your side is generally a big plus come bowl time. That sets this match-up well for a road win and this line is priced short with good reason as the host appears to be the lesser team in this match-up.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors won the last few games heading into bowl season but they're hosting a foe that is determined to end their 0-5 skid in games on the island. Final Score predicted, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 37, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 28