Hawaii at San Jose State College Football Picks and Predictions 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

CEFCU Stadium

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The Hawaii Warriors head to CEFCU Stadium to play the San Jose State Spartans on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Hawaii as 14 point favorites. The Warriors are 2-1-1 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-1-0. The Spartans are 1-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-2-0.

Valuable Hawaii Warriors Betting Trends

The Hawaii Warriors are 3-1-0 against the over/under

The Hawaii Warriors are 2-1-1 against the spread

Important San Jose State Spartans Betting Trends

The San Jose State Spartans are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The San Jose State Spartans are 1-2-0 against the spread

Key Hawaii Warriors Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key San Jose State Spartans Injuries

09/15/18 RB Tyler Nevens Head is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Oregon
08/30/18 QB Terrell Carter Personal has left team

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Hawaii Warriors are 5th in the country in points scored with 208. They have run 325 plays this year for 2,504 yards, which ranks them 1st in Division 1 in total offense. The Warriors average 7.7 yards per play, which is 7th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 127 1st downs this season, ranking them 3rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Hawaii has run for 737 yards as a unit, which ranks 55th in college football. They've run 141 times, averaging 5.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Warriors have been penalized on offense 30 times for 255 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the country in penalties. Cole McDonald has passed for 1,759 yards this year. He's completed 122 throws while attempting 183 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 182.4. He averages 11.6 adjusted yards per throw and 9.6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Hawaii is 116th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 153. They have given up a total of 2,141 yards on D, which is 124th in D-1. The Warriors are 106th in yards per play allowed with 6.3. Opponent offenses have completed 80 throws on 132 attempts against the Hawaii Warriors defense this season, ranking them 90th and 89th in the nation. The Hawaii pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,225 yards in the air, which is 122nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 206 attempts for 916 yards this season, putting them in 119th place in the country against the run. The Warriors have had 32 penalties for 345 yards on defense this year. That places them 124th in college football.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Spartans have run for 179 yards as a team, which ranks 129th in college football. They've run 89 times, averaging 2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The San Jose State Spartans have been penalized on offense 24 times for 206 yards so far this season, which has them 67th in the country in penalties. They are 124th in the nation in points scored with 60. They have run 210 plays this season for 911 yards, which ranks them 93rd in Division 1 in total offense. San Jose State averages 4.3 yards per play, which is 124th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 51 1st downs this year, placing them 127th overall as an offensive unit. Josh Love averages 5.8 yards per pass attempt and 4.2 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 29 passes on 60 attempts for a completion percentage of 48.3%. His quarterback rating this year is 97.9. He has thrown for 347 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The San Jose State Spartans rush defense has allowed 114 attempts for 401 yards this year, putting them in 25th place in D-1 against the run. San Jose State has committed 25 penalties for 198 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 50th in college football. They are 86th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 110. They have surrendered a total of 1,576 yards on D, which is 91st in the country. The Spartans are ranked 95th in yards per play allowed with 6. Opposing offenses have completed 88 passes on 147 attempts against the San Jose State defense this season, placing them 114th and 111th in Division 1. The San Jose State Spartans pass defense has also given up a total of 1,175 yards through the air, which is 116th overall in total pass defense.

Who will win tonight's Warriors/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Spartans +14

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