Elvis Presley sang it best. “It’s now or Never” pertains quite nicely for UCLA head coach Chip Kelly. Now in his fourth season, Kelly is feeling the heat. UCLA is yet to go bowling under Kelly. Once upon a time, Kelly was the biggest coaching name in College Football betting. His Oregon teams would score at will with an offensive system that looked unstoppable. But a decade later, everyone is doing what Kelly did at Oregon. And in many cases, they are doing it better. Kelly faces better teams and smarter coaches than in his Oregon days.
Hawaii Warriors vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 28, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| Hawaii at UCLA TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Hawaii | +18 (-110) | 68½ (-110) | +650 |  |
| UCLA | -18 (-110) | 68½ (-110) | -1000 | |
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Hawaii Warriors at UCLA Bruins SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, Chip Kelly and the Bruins open an era-defining season. UCLA fans and gamblers were wild with jubilation when Kelly was hired. They were expecting national championship runs. But UCLA has been a poor sportsbook value. By contrast, Hawaii was a surprise performer in 2020. Squares are not enamored with the Warriors. And sharps don’t want to step into a UCLA team that may finally arrive in 2021. Live betting should be massive for this matchup. Cause by gamblers wanting to get a feel for the game as it unfolds.
Hawaii Warriors Team Overview
Last year Hawaii finished 5-4 with a New Mexico Bowl win against Houston. Todd Graham begins year two of his regime in good shape. And quarterback Chevan Cordeiro could be the best quarterback in the Mountain West Conference.
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
Chip Kelly likes to say that, “At Oregon, we had five receivers and shiny uniforms. Now everybody has five receivers and shiny uniforms.” Accordingly, that is the challenge that he must beat. With ten starters returning to his defense, he may have the complete team that he has strived to build. Offensively the Bruins are very well-balanced.
Hawaii Warriors at UCLA Bruins Vs. The Spread
- Hawaii got the money in only six of their last 20 away games
- Six of the Warriors’ most recent eight road matchups went under the total
- The Warriors are 5-2 vs. the line as an underdog
- Hawaii is 2-6 under the total when getting points
- Hawaii came away with the cash in only one of their last four games at Pac-12 opponents
- The Warriors are 3-0 over the total at Pac-12 opponents
- UCLA has failed to cover three of the most recent four home games against Mountain West Conference teams
- UCLA is 3-1-2 over the total when hosting Mountain West Conference opponents
- As a favorite, UCLA is only 2-8 against the spread
- The Bruins are 4-6 under the total in their most recent ten games as chalk
- UCLA came away with the cash in only five of their last 17 home games
- UCLA is 4-5 under the total at home
- In the only previous meeting between UCLA and Hawaii, the Bruins won and covered
- Also, UCLA and Hawaii cleared the total in their only previous matchup
Hawaii Warriors at UCLA Bruins SBG Free Picks
In this situation, expect UCLA to make a season-opening College Football Betting statement.
Hawaii at UCLA SBG Best Bet: UCLA Bruins.