Two teams on opposite trajectories will meet in Hawai’i on Saturday night in the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl. San Jose State enters the game with a strong second half, winning their last six to end up in a tie for second place in the Mountain West Conference. However, they were on the wrong end of the tiebreakers but now head to paradise for a sunny bowl game. Their opponent, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, enjoyed Grayson McCall’s heroics at quarterback, but the school records he set won’t help in the bowl game as McCall has already entered the transfer portal. The Spartans’ quarterback, Chevan Cordeiro, in contrast, is excited about playing in Honolulu – his home town. Let’s break down your best NCAAF betting choices for the last bowl game on Saturday night.
2023 College Football EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl Odds: Coastal Carolina vs San Jose State
When: Saturday, December 23, 2023, 10:30 pm ET
Where: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
TV: ESPN
Radio: No National Broadcast
Live Stream: ESPN+
NCAAF Odds: San Jose State -10 / O/U 51.5 // Coastal Carolina +300 / San Jose State -380
Why Should You Bet on the Chanticleers?
This is the Chanticleers’ fourth bowl appearance in as many seasons; however, they have only won one of their three appearances so far. They did finish with five wins in seven games, but those two losses came together at the end of their regular season, including a 28-21 loss at Army when they were favored by a point and then a 56-14 thrashing at the hands of James Madison. McCall did miss the last six weeks of the season after undergoing a severe concussion near the end of October.
This means that redshirt freshman Ethan Vasko will get the nod at quarterback. He has thrown for 580 yards with four touchdown passes against just one pick and also run for 318 yards and two more scores. He started against James Madison as well as in the wins over Texas State and Old Dominion. Sam Pinkney is the top target on the team with a 57-game streak with at least one reception, an NCAA record. On the season, he has 64 catches for 904 yards and seven scores. Jared Brown, the second-leading receiver, left via the transfer portal, as did starting linebacker J.T. Killen. Coastal Carolina is 13th in the nation in defensive touchdowns, 14th in interceptions, and 17th in turnovers gained. They do allow 380.3 yards per game, which ranks 100th in the nation, so they rely on turnovers.
Bet on Coastal Carolina to Win Today
| 2023 EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl Odds | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State Eagles | +10 | -380 | U 51.5 |
| Coastal Carolina Jaguars | -10 | +300 | O 51.5 |
Why Should You Put Your Money on the Spartans?
San Jose State opened the season 1-5, with all five losses coming against FBS competition. Their only win in that stretch was a 59-3 hiding of Cal Poly, an FCS school. Then they went to New Mexico and rolled to a 52-24 win, starting a six-game winning streak that would give them a 6-2 MWC record, finishing with a 37-31 win at UNLV. Chevan Cordeiro has a 62.7% pass completion rate with 2,558 passing yards and a 19:4 TD:INT ratio. He has run for 213 yards and three more scores. Starting left tackle Fernando Carmona and starting tight end Dominick Mazotti (23 receptions, 322 yards, 2 TD) left via the transfer portal.
However, the majority of the top skill players are still on the roster including wide receiver Nick Nash (47 catches, 695 yards, 8 TD) and tailbacks Kairee Robinson (1,124 yards, 18 TD, 7.2 yards per attempt) and Quali Conley (809 yards, 8 TD). The Spartans’ pass defense ranks 14th in the nation, permitting just 181.7 yards per game, but their run defense has some problems.
Bet on San Jose State to Win Today
Coastal Carolina vs San Jose State Final Score and Prediction
This is a large point spread, especially with Vasko’s ability to carry the ball and cause problems against the Spartans’ running defense. When the San Jose secondary clamps down on Pinkney, that will allow room for targets such as Jameson Tucker to get open – and he had three catches for 58 yards in the loss to James Madison. I’m not sure that Coastal Carolina wins, but I’m also doubtful that the Spartans can roll by double figures. San Jose State 30, Coastal Carolina 23.
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