I will be in attendance for tomorrow's game vs. Fresno. This is a small reason why my bet is gonna be bigger than normal. I have my main reason as to why Hawaii covers tomorrow. First are the intangibles. Gib Arnold is a master at motivating his players to perform better after a sub par game...and we all know that the Hawaii players played sluggish vs. Nevada to say the least. I've heard Gib on all the radio shows and he didn't hide the fact that he was pissed. I don't see Hawaii coming out and playing lethargic for this one. Second, its not likely that Zane Johnson is going to have another horrible game. If he hits his threes this game is going to be a blowout because that opens up the inside for Vander and Thomas. Third, I think Hans Bereton is starting to step it up a bit. He had something like 17 points vs. Nevada. He hit some 3s and took it strong inside. Fourth, Miah O. is such a awesome point guard. The Nevada players were leaving him wide open because they didn't think he could knock down outside shots. Well, he proved them wrong by hitting 4. He was hands down the best player in Hawaii in high school and by far the leading scorer (I know that's not saying much, but he can shoot the ball if left open). Lastly (and this may not matter much), Trevor Wiseman is back after pouting and not wanting to go back in a game after called upon. His stats may not show up on paper, but he's valuable in hustle points. He just seems to be at the right place at the right time.
Anyway, my $$ is on Hawaii -5.5. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to put in majority of my bet because I usually bet through two houses and the house that offers -105 juice doesn't post his lines until tomorrow. I do think this line climbs up to 6 or even 6.5 so I'm putting in something tonight with the other house even if I have to pay -110. So here it is boys...
Hawaii -5.5.....$550 to win $500
Will be putting in another $1500 tomorrow with the house that offers -105. Hope the line doesn't climb too high.
Let me know what you guys think...Good luck with all the wagers this weekend. No football...sniff, sniff.