HAWAII +12½ over Wisconsin PINNACLE
Here is what’s at stake for Hawaii this Saturday: Win and they play in their Hawaii bowl against former coach June Jones and Southern Methodist. Lose and the season is over. Understand this about College Football – motivation plays an incredible role in determining the outcome of a game. While the motivation factor for Hawaii is as high as it’s going to be, the same can not be said for Wisconsin. Wisconsin must travel to Hawaii to play in a game that means very little to them in the grand scheme of things, as their fates have already been determined. Wisconsin will play in a bowl game against a good SEC or Big 12 team regardless of this games result and one could understand if they choose to go through the motions Saturday. Wisconsin is a double-digit road favorite for a reason, however, as they lead the Big 10 in points per game but have not defeated any notable teams. Wisconsin scheduled very, very lightly, not playing a road game until October 3rd and only won 2 road games the entire season. Hawaii is rolling, having won 4 straight to put themselves in this win-and-their in position. Hawaii defeated Navy at home, a big win that they absolutely needed and that shows what this team can do when it plays with a sense of urgency. Quarterback Bryant Moniz has played adequately this year, averaging 244 passing yards per game to go along with a 13-8 touchdown to interception ratio. Moniz has been injured this season and probably hasn’t practiced as much as Coach Greg McMackin would have liked, but he gives Hawaii the best chance to win this Saturday. Prepare for a shootout and maximum effort from the Warriors as they look to play against their old coach this bowl season. Wisconsin has the talent advantage but it won’t play as big a role as it would if this was the first game of the year. Take the points. Play: #326 Hawaii +12½ (Risking 2.12 units to win 2).