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