WKU vs. Hawaii picks: Predictions, odds, injury report for Week 1 of college football season

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors both continue their season as they meet in Week 1 on Sunday, September 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00am ET and the game will air on Spectrum PPV.

Here's all the data you'll want, and a pick for the game!

SP+ Rankings

WKU: 62 overall, 30 offense, 96 defense
Hawai'i: 121 overall, 107 offense, 122 defense

Injury update

N/A

WR Zion Bowers – Questionable (undisclosed)

ATS/Total

WKU: 0-1 ATS
Hawai'i: 0-1 ATS

WKU: Over 0-1
Hawai'i: Over 1-0

Returning/Overall Talent from 247Sports

WKU: 97 overall, 118 offense, 78 defense
Hawai'i: 123 overall, 125 offense, 112 defense

Current lines at DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread: Western Kentucky -16.5
Total: 67.5
Moneyline: Western Kentucky -700, Hawai'i +510

Opening line: Western Kentucky -16
Opening total: 67.5

Weather

87 degrees, 16 MPH wind, 24 % chance of rain

The Pick

Hawaii's Week 0 performance caused quite a stir in the betting market, resulting in the Hilltoppers shaping up to be bigger favorites as the odds stand today. The over is 6-1 in Western Kentucky's last seven non-conference games and the Hilltoppers should add another win after Week 1.

  
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