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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Hawaii Bowl
2024 Hawaii Bowl
(6-6) South Florida Bulls vs. San Jose State Spartans (7-5)
Date: Tuesday, December 24th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) South Florida +2.5 | San Jose State -2.5
Hawaii Bowl CFB Moneyline Odds: South Florida +112 | San Jose State -135
College Football Betting Total: O/U 62.5
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Buckle up, college football fans! The 2024 Hawaii Bowl is shaping up to be a thriller, and we’re diving into this South Florida vs. San Jose State matchup with expert precision. These two squads have clashed just once before, with USF steamrolling the Spartans 42-22 back in 2017.
ESPN is handling the TV broadcast for the South Florida Bulls and San Jose State Spartans matchup, set for 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 24th.
The game is being played at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, with San Jose State technically being the home team.
The Spartans are -2.5 point favorites in this Hawai’i Bowl matchup.
South Florida comes in with a 6-6 record, while San Jose State is 7-5 on the season.
Fast forward to now, and the oddsmakers have San Jose State as slight favorites at -135, while South Florida sits at an enticing +112 underdog. The over/under is set at a spicy 62.5, promising fireworks under the Hawaiian sky.
Whether you’re eyeing the moneyline, total, or some live betting action, this game offers plenty of betting angles.
South Florida Bulls
South Florida enters the 2024 Hawaii Bowl game against San Jose State with a 6-6 record. They’ve gone 3-3 at home and 2-3 on the road this season. The Bulls have been favored in five games, posting a 4-1 record as the favorite, but they are 1-5 as the underdog.
South Florida’s ATS record stands at 5-6, with a +2.4 average scoring margin. They’ve covered the spread in three of their five road games (3-2 ATS) and are 2-4 against the spread at home. As the favorite, they are 3-2 ATS this season.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 62.5 points. South Florida’s over/under record is 6-4-1, with their games averaging 60.4 points. Their average over/under line has been 58.1 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 3.2 points per game.
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South Florida Bulls Stats
South Florida’s offense is averaging 31.4 points per game, placing them 35th in the nation. They rank 32nd in rushing yards, with 191.8 yards per game, and are 37th in rushing attempts. Kelley Joiner leads the ground game with 766 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an impressive 7 yards per carry. Heading into this week, we have them ranked 96th in our offensive power rankings.
Quarterback Bryce Archie has thrown for 1,679 yards, but he has nine touchdowns and nine interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 74. South Florida ranks 71st in passing yards per game. Sean Atkins leads the team with 695 receiving yards on 69 catches.
South Florida’s defense struggled in their recent game against Rice, giving up 35 points and 550 total yards. While they held Rice to 120 rushing yards on 40 attempts, they allowed 430 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air.
On the season, South Florida is allowing 29 points per game. Opponents are averaging 159.7 rushing yards per game and 279.1 passing yards, with a 59.7% completion rate against the Bulls’ defense.
San Jose State Spartans
San Jose State enters their 2024 Hawaii Bowl matchup against South Florida with a 7-5 record. At home, they are 3-2, while their road record stands at 2-2. The Spartans have been favored in three games this season, going 3-0 in those matchups. However, they are 2-4 as underdogs. Their average scoring margin for the season is +1.1 points per game.
Against the spread, San Jose State is 3-6, with a 1-4 record at home and 2-2 on the road. As favorites, they are 1-2 ATS, while they’ve gone 2-4 ATS as underdogs.
This week’s over/under line is set at 62.5 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. The Spartans’ average over/under line is 54.9 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with their games averaging 53.9 points per contest.
San Jose State Spartans Stats
San Jose State’s offense has been heavily focused on their passing game, ranking 5th in the nation with 325.2 yards per game. They are 6th in passing attempts, averaging 41 per game, and 17th in completions, with 23.6 per game. Heading into week 11, they are 52nd in scoring, with 27.5 points per game, and we have them ranked 77th in our offensive power rankings.
Quarterback Walker Eget has thrown for 2,224 yards but has a passer rating of 83, with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. San Jose State ranks 128th in rushing, averaging 84.5 yards per game. Receiver Nick Nash has 104 catches for 1,382 yards and 16 touchdowns this season.
San Jose State’s defense has allowed an average of 26.4 points per game this season, including 31 points in their recent win over Stanford. They gave up 379 total yards, with 252 yards through the air but also managed to force three interceptions.
Opponents have averaged 232.7 passing yards per game against the Spartans and 161.2 rushing yards on 41.7 attempts per game. San Jose State’s defense has allowed a passer rating of 72, ranking 20th nationally.
South Florida Bulls vs. San Jose State Spartans NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The South Florida Bulls are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the San Jose State Spartans are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the South Florida Bulls are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the San Jose State Spartans have gone 8-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the South Florida Bulls’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The San Jose State Spartans’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free Hawaii Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: South Florida +2.5
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Our projections for this Hawaii Bowl matchup between South Florida and San Jose State have the Spartans winning by a score of 34-32. With the Spartans as -2.5 point favorites, we see USF not only covering the spread but also potentially winning outright.
For the over/under, with the line set at 62.5 points, our model is projecting a combined 66 points, so we recommend taking the over as the best play.
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