Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 1 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Western Kentucky vs. Hawaii.
Week 1 is tough for oddsmakers and bettors alike, so let's use some info from Week Zero to help us! What we saw from both of these teams last week tells me they aren't ready to put their best foot forward quite yet, and I don't think much will change in a week. WKU mustered 388 total yards against FCS Austin Peay, and they only put up a total lower than that once last year, which was in a 27-point win against MTSU.'
Hawai'i was demolished last week by Vanderbilt 63-10. They were 5/16 on 3rd down, punted six times, and barely cleared a 50% completion in the passing game. These offenses will get better, but right now, Hawai'i is adjusting to a new coaching staff, and WKU lost so many great offensive players. The defenses aren't great, but the offenses aren't clicking yet, so I'll take the under.