The Utah State Aggies and Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors meet Saturday in college football action at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Here’s a Hawai’i vs Utah State Prediction. This article will include a Hawai’i vs Utah State Pick.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Utah State Aggies beat McNeese, lost to Vanderbilt, and they play San Jose State next. Utah State has split its last 6 games. Bryson Barnes is completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 1,143 yards, 11 touchdowns and 1 interception. Braden Pegan and Brady Boyd have combined for 657 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Broc Lane has 9 receptions.
The Utah State Aggies ground game is averaging 168.8 yards per contest, and Miles Davis leads the way with 314 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Utah State is allowing 30.4 points and 413 yards per game. John Miller leads the Utah State Aggies with 48 tackles, Bronson Olevao Jr. has 3 sacks and Noah Avinger has 3 interceptions.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors lost to Fresno State, beat Air Force, and they play Colorado State next. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors have won 5 of their last 7 games. Micah Alejado is completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 1,043 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Pofele Ashlock and Jackson Harris have combined for 596 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Landon Sims has 22 receptions.
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors ground game is averaging 93.3 yards per contest, and Landon Sims leads the way with 241 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Hawai’i is allowing 23.5 points and 314.3 yards per game. Peter Manuma leads the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors with 33 tackles, Jackie Johnson III has 4.5 sacks and Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen has 1 interception.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- The home team has won each of Utah State’s last nine games.
- Utah State has lost seven of its last eight road games.
- Utah State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 10 road games in October.
- Hawaii has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Hawaii has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Why the Utah State Aggies will win
- Utah State has won each of its last nine October games as a favorite.
- Hawaii has lost seven of its last eight October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Utah State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- Hawaii has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October games as an underdog.
- Utah State has won the first half in each of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Utah State has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Utah State’s last nine games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Hawaii’s last four games against teams from Utah have gone OVER the total points line.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Kansei Matsuzawa ranks 1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (16) this season.
Utah State Aggies Player Prop Facts
- Bryson Barnes has thrown three or more touchdown passes in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.
Matchup/League Facts
- Hawaii has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Hawaii has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Utah State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.8).
- Utah State ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (10.2).
Hawai’i vs Utah State Prediction
Utah State has struggled in the two decent teams its played this season, and it hasn’t looked good defensively. I doubt things improve with a trip across the water. Hawaii is usually good at home, and it’s tough for visitors with the travel and time change. Hawaii has quietly won 5 of its last 7 games and is 4-2 ATS on the season. Hawaii is the better defensive team and at home. In a near pick em spot, I’m going to side with Hawaii, who has gotten hot dating back to the end of last year.