- The Army Black Knights are a -3 point favorite vs. the Temple Owls
- Army vs. Temple Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
Army (1-1) visit Lincoln Financial Field to take on Temple (1-2) on Sep. 25 in Philadelphia, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Army Black Knights are betting favorites in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -3 (-115).
The Army vs. Temple Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Army vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Army | -3 -115 | 48.5 -112 | -155 |
| Temple | +3 -105 | 48.5 -105 | +130 |
Army vs Temple Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Army will win this game with 51.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Army Black Knights and the Temple Owls, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Army vs Temple Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Army will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Army Best Bets Today
- Army has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.15 Units / 26% ROI)
- Army have covered the Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Army has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.00 Units / 62% ROI)
- Army has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Army has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 24% ROI)
Temple Best Bets Today
- Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 22% ROI)
- Temple have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.35 Units / 19% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.85 Units / 28% ROI)
Army Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Army Black Knights is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Army is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -100% ROI
- Army is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Army is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Temple Owls is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Temple is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -11.11% ROI
- Temple is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.69% ROI
- Temple is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.25 Units / -37.31% ROI
Army: Keys to the Game vs. Temple
Army was undefeated (11-0) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .632
Army was undefeated (11-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .668
Army was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591
Army was undefeated (11-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570
Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Army
Temple was 3-9 (.250) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .420
Temple is 1-5 (.167) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays this season– 11th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .413
Temple was 3-9 (.250) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Temple was 2-8 (.200) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .418
Matchup Notes for Army vs. Temple
Temple’s WRs had just 125.5 receiving yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS WRs. Army’s defense allowed just 192.8 receiving yards per game last season — 29th-best among FBS defenses.
Temple had 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-9th-best among FBS skill players. Army’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s offense averaged 2.3 passing TDs per game last season — T-9th-best among FBS offenses. Army’s defense allowed just 1.2 passing TDs per game last season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Army’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.7% of 116 attempts last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.3% of attempts last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Army’s WRs gained 871 yards on 56 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — T-9th-best among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception last season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.
Army’s WRs gained 871 yards on 56 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — T-9th-best among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense allowed 14.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.
Army Offensive Stats & Trends
Army Skill Players have averaged just 5.2 receptions per game (63/12) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0
Army Skill Players were targeted 8.6 times per game (120/14) last season– lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.7
Army have averaged just 5.2 receptions per game (63/12) this season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.2
Army TEs averaged 25.3 yards per reception (76 yards/3 catches) last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1
Army Skill Players have been targeted 9.1 times per game (109/12) this season– lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.7
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends
Temple have thrown 4 TDs and no interceptions in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6
Temple have thrown 14.0 Passing TDs per Interception (28 passing TDs/2 interceptions) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.0
Temple were not intercepted (80 pass attempts) in the 4th quarter last season– T-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 32.0
Temple threw 4 TDs and no interceptions in the 4th quarter last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6
Temple have not been intercepted (80 pass attempts) in the 4th quarter this season– T-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 32.0
Army Defensive Stats & Trends
Army has not recorded a sack (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Army did not record a sack (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Army has no interceptions (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 31.0
Army allowed 10 rushing TDs on 73 carries (7.3 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.4
Army has allowed 7 TD passes in close and late situations this season– T-3rd-most in FBS
Temple Defensive Stats & Trends
Temple has not recorded a sack (32 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Temple has allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (8 completions/24 attempts) in close and late situations this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 60%
Temple has allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (8 completions/24 attempts) in close and late situations this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
Temple has allowed opponents to catch just 8 of 23 passes (35% Reception Pct) in close and late situations this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 61%
Temple has allowed opponents to catch just 8 of 23 passes (35% Reception Pct) in close and late situations this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
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