The Hawaii Bowl features a line of Memphis -8.5. Gambling911.com has a line of Tigers -3.5. That represents a 5 point overlay. The line did open at -4.5.
As a home underdog, Hawaii is 8-3 Against The Spread since 2018.
Tigers are 3-12 Against The Spread in their last 15 games following a Straight Up win.
The Tigers are also 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games in December.
Hawaii looks like the better option here, especially at +8.5.
NOTABLE
Memphis: Beat Tulane 33-28 on Nov. 27 to become bowl eligible.
Hawaii: Leading passer Chevan Cordeiro and rusher Dae Hunter entered the transfer portal before Hawaii knew it would be eligible for a bowl game. Hawaii won five of its final nine games after starting 1-3.
BOWL HISTORY
Memphis: First appearance in Hawaii Bowl, 15th bowl appearance overall and eighth straight.
Hawaii: 10th appearance in Hawaii Bowl, 15th bowl appearance overall.
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
