Free NCAA Pick: SMU vs. Temple Odds
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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(4-2) SMU Mustangs vs. Temple Owls (2-5)
Date: Friday, October 20th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) SMU -19.5 | Temple +19.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: SMU -1161 | Temple +682
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5
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Get ready for Friday night football as the SMU Mustangs (4-2, 3-3 ATS) face off against the Temple Owls (2-5, 1-6 ATS) in an AAC showdown on October 20 at 7:00 PM EST. The action goes down at the Lincoln Financial Field, and you can catch it on ESPN2.
Here’s the scoop on the odds: SMU is the favorite with a spread of -19.5, and if you’re feeling gutsy, a straight-up bet on SMU will net you -1180, while Temple offers +709. The over/under total stands at 56 points.
SMU is making waves in the AAC with a 2-0 conference record, closely trailing Tulane. Meanwhile, Temple took a hit with a 45-14 loss to North Texas last week, bringing their season to 2-5.
SMU’s recent victory over ECU with a score of 31-10 keeps their momentum going.
These teams did not face off last season. They last matched up in November of 2020 with SMU taking a 47-23 victory over the Owls.
The all-time series is tied 2-2 between these two schools.
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SMU Mustangs
Despite going into the 4th quarter trailing by -10, the Mustangs took down East Carolina (31-10) in their most recent game.
SMU’s average scoring differential for the season is +16.3 leading to an ATS mark of 3-3. The Mustangs have been favored four times and the underdog in two games
This season, SMU has an over/under record of 1-5. Their games have, on average, produced a combined total of 50.3 points, with the typical over/under line being 60.7 points.
SMU Mustangs Stats
In the rushing game, the Mustangs are currently 57th in college football with 212 attempts per game. This has resulted in an average of 158 rushing yards per game, putting them 77th nationally.
Their passing game has averaged 34.2 passes and 259.3 yards per game. When it comes to scoring, they are 43rd, averaging 33.3 points per game.
The Mustangs’ defense has allowed 127.8 rushing yards per game this season, ranking 146th. Opponents are averaging 183.5 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 84.9 against SMU.
They currently rank 87th in points allowed in the NCAA.
Facing East Carolina, the Mustangs’ offense managed to accumulate 335 yards of total offense, of which 59 were gained on the ground, and 276 through the air.
Their performance on third down was 4/15, and they scored three passing touchdowns.
Temple Owls
Against North Texas, the Owls trailed by -10 going into the 4th quarter and ended up losing by a score of 45-14.
Temple has not covered the spread so far this season. As the underdog, they are 0-5 and 0-1 when favored. The team has an average scoring margin of -13.7 points per contest.
Heading into this week’s game, Temple’s over/under record is 3-3.
Their average margin against their over/under lines is currently +4.8 with their games averaging 57.4 points per game.
Temple Owls Stats
Temple’s offense has put up an average of 21.9 points per game, placing them 69th in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they’ve gained 268.3 passing yards on average, ranking 26th in the nation.
On the ground, they’re holding the 105th position in rushing yards, with 209 rushing attempts per game this season.
The Owls’ offense ended the game with two rushing touchdowns vs. North Texas and 242 rushing yards on 50 attempts. The team’s passing attack did not pick up a score, and finished with 105 while throwing the ball 30 times.
The Owls’ defense has given up 207 rushing yards per game this season, which is 52nd. Opponents are recording an average of 231.7 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks come in with a passer rating of 117.6 when playing against Temple. In terms of points allowed, they currently sit 7th in NCAA rankings.
SMU Mustangs vs. Temple Owls NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Mustangs are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Owls are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Mustangs are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Owls have gone 2-8 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Mustangs’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Owls’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
SMU vs. Temple Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustangs | -910 | -1161 | -18 | -19.5 |
| Owls | +550 | +682 | +18 | +19.5 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Temple +19.5
SMU has struggled with turnovers in their passing game lately. As the home underdogs, I’m leaning towards Temple to cover the spread at +19.5.
SMU wins this straight up of course, but no way Temple gets blown out.
My big play is on the UNDER in this one. 49 points scored is where my model has this landing!
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of SMU’s last 8, and 9 of SMU’s L11 on the road. Temple has seen the UNDER hit on Friday’s to the tune of 4 of Temple’s last 5 games played on a Friday when at home.
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SMU Mustangs vs. Temple Owls NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Friday Night Lights is right!
Get ready for some Friday night lights‼️#TempleTUFF pic.twitter.com/fmQrvygIJR
— Temple Football (@Temple_FB) October 16, 2023
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